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BM Music Performance
Vocal Performance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram Recognition
•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)
•Nearly 100% of BM Music Performance graduates admitted to Master’s programs
Training & Performance
•Seven vocal and instrumental ensemble opportunities
•Two fully staged operas per academic year through Simpson Productions
•Performance venues include Lekberg Hall, Pote Theatre, Barnum Theatre, and Duncan Hall
•Two-thirds of Music Performance alumni are professional musicians
Unique Opportunities
•Simpson is the host venue of the Des Moines Metro Opera, providing internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
•Chamber Singers and Simpson College Choir ensembles
•Mu Sigma Kappa music fraternity
Academic info
Snapshot
3.57
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
school-wide
64%
Grad Rate
1.2K
Enrollment
$59K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,936
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$47,656
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,941
$30-48k$15,764
$48-75k$19,176
$75-110k$22,468
$110k+$26,586
Program info updated 2d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)
•Nearly 100% of BM Music Performance graduates admitted to Master’s programs
Training & Performance
•Seven vocal and instrumental ensemble opportunities
•Two fully staged operas per academic year through Simpson Productions
•Performance venues include Lekberg Hall, Pote Theatre, Barnum Theatre, and Duncan Hall
•Two-thirds of Music Performance alumni are professional musicians
Unique Opportunities
•Simpson is the host venue of the Des Moines Metro Opera, providing internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
•Chamber Singers and Simpson College Choir ensembles
•Mu Sigma Kappa music fraternity
Program Recognition
•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)
•Nearly 100% of BM Music Performance graduates admitted to Master’s programs
Training & Performance
•Seven vocal and instrumental ensemble opportunities
•Two fully staged operas per academic year through Simpson Productions
•Performance venues include Lekberg Hall, Pote Theatre, Barnum Theatre, and Duncan Hall
•Two-thirds of Music Performance alumni are professional musicians
Unique Opportunities
•Simpson is the host venue of the Des Moines Metro Opera, providing internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities
•Chamber Singers and Simpson College Choir ensembles
•Mu Sigma Kappa music fraternity
Updated 2d ago
