Music Performance Major



Phantom of the Opera and Met Opera star Janinah Burnett joined the 2019 Music Gala at EMU. EMU students regularly get the opportunity to learn from and perform with high caliber professionals.
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Any student interested in music is welcome to join EMU ensembles. Listen to these non-music majors talk about the impact of the music program on their college experience.
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From left: Bruce Cypress '20, Joseph Harder '20, and senior Ethan Beiler have been leaving their marks on the off-campus music scene.
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Jazz Band
Students interested in jazz learn musical skills and techniques including different styles and improvising.
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Music Lessons
EMU offers music lessons for everyone from child to adult. Music majors may teach lessons in addition to taking them.
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If you have a passion for performing, love being surrounded by a musical environment and have to have music as a part of your life, major in music with a performance concentration. It can lead you down the path to a being a successful performing musician after college.
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Why study music at EMU
- In a small programs like ours, you will have multiple opportunities to perform solos, lead ensembles, and have your compositions performed.
- You will receive one-on-one attention from faculty who are interested in your passions and want you to achieve your dreams.
- We believe that music is a part of community. Our approaches are interdisciplinary and encourage students to engage with the world through music.
- You can combine your love of music with other disciplines and enhance your university experience and preparation for careers and graduate study.
- Add a concentration in pre-music therapy to prepare for music therapy graduate programs or music therapy equivalency programs
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Student opportunities
EMU offers a variety of music ensembles with opportunities to lead and perform.
You may choose to engage with our Preparatory music program, giving you teaching and leading experience.
Our annual Bach Festival gives students an opportunity to play with professionals.
Earn Suzuki teacher training with an EMU-certified Suzuki Teacher Trainer.
You will have opportunities to build performance experience on a wide variety of top-quality keyboard instruments.
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Careers and Graduate SchoolOur graduates are educators, performers, and leaders with a passion for bringing music to others. Some continue with education through graduate programs. Read about some of our alumni and what they appreciated about studying music at EMU.
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Affordability
Scholarships are available for music majors and non-music majors who want to perform in ensembles during their university experience.
- 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
- The average assistance package is over $37,000
- Over $17 million in aid is awarded each year
Financial aid packages often include:
Learn more by contacting EMU's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.