Music Performance, BM

The Bachelor of Music (BM) in performance at TCNJ develops the holistic musician within each student and prepares them to be relevant artists in a diverse, global world. Our approach is to train future performing artists in a well-rounded liberal arts setting that is also in close proximity to the world-class performing centers of Philadelphia and New York, giving students the tools to become accomplished, innovative, and entrepreneurial musicians.

Highlights of TCNJ’s music performance degree program include:

• The opportunity to study with world-class artist-teachers, many of whom perform in top orchestras, opera companies, and ensembles in Philadelphia, New York, and the region.
• Close musical, academic, and professional training and mentorship by faculty dedicated to undergraduate teaching.
• Significant performance opportunities and cultural experiences on- and off-campus.
• Innovative, valuable options to pursue a minor or area of interest that complements the music performance major in the 21st century, including, music technology, theater, social justice, and more.
• Affordable tuition, which is only a fraction of many of the country’s top private conservatories.

The Bachelor of Music in performance has three tracks, determined by the primary instrument of study: instrumental (wind, strings, and percussion), keyboard, and vocal. Keyboard, guitar, and harp have a vocal or instrumental emphasis in determining large ensemble requirements. The performance degree program prepares students for performance and related music careers and also serves as preparation for graduate or conservatory study in performance and related music fields.