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BM Music with an Emphasis in Performance

Piano Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Piano Performance students follow Mizzou's BM Performance emphasis with applied studio instruction, music theory, music history, ensembles, and recital preparation

The catalog track is part of a 120-credit Bachelor of Music curriculum designed for performers, teachers, music-related careers, and graduate study

Students build performance experience through School of Music ensembles, chamber work, recitals, and applied study

Pianists complete Keyboard Skills and a dedicated Collaborative Piano Seminar.

Piano Literature I and II plus Piano Pedagogy I and II create a keyboard-specific academic sequence.

Degree Flexibility

Arts entrepreneurship coursework is available within the performance curriculum

Transfer students can use MU degree audits and Transferology to see how accepted credits apply toward the degree

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

23.9K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,014

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$38,954

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,632

Before aid

Average net price

$20,268

After aid

Undergraduate · financialaid.missouri.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 6, 11:57 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Piano Performance students follow Mizzou's BM Performance emphasis with applied studio instruction, music theory, music history, ensembles, and recital preparation

The catalog track is part of a 120-credit Bachelor of Music curriculum designed for performers, teachers, music-related careers, and graduate study

Students build performance experience through School of Music ensembles, chamber work, recitals, and applied study

Pianists complete Keyboard Skills and a dedicated Collaborative Piano Seminar.

Piano Literature I and II plus Piano Pedagogy I and II create a keyboard-specific academic sequence.

Degree Flexibility

Arts entrepreneurship coursework is available within the performance curriculum

Transfer students can use MU degree audits and Transferology to see how accepted credits apply toward the degree

Program Highlights

Training

Piano Performance students follow Mizzou's BM Performance emphasis with applied studio instruction, music theory, music history, ensembles, and recital preparation

The catalog track is part of a 120-credit Bachelor of Music curriculum designed for performers, teachers, music-related careers, and graduate study

Students build performance experience through School of Music ensembles, chamber work, recitals, and applied study

Pianists complete Keyboard Skills and a dedicated Collaborative Piano Seminar.

Piano Literature I and II plus Piano Pedagogy I and II create a keyboard-specific academic sequence.

Degree Flexibility

Arts entrepreneurship coursework is available within the performance curriculum

Transfer students can use MU degree audits and Transferology to see how accepted credits apply toward the degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$55

International Fee

$65

Opens

First-year applicants

Incoming Freshman Application OpensAug 1, 2026

Transfer applicants

Fall Transfer Application OpensAug 1, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

First-year applicants

Incoming Freshman Priority Scholarship DeadlineIncoming Freshman General and Departmental Scholarship DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Incoming Freshman Application DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall Transfer Scholarship DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Dates Deadlines · admissions.missouri.edu

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Dates

Dates TBA

Audition Repertoire Info · music.missouri.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire List

For BM Piano Performance freshman auditions, play at least three pieces chosen from four catalog categories

Categories include a significant Baroque work, a first or last movement from a Classical sonata, a Romantic work, and a significant 20th- or 21st-century work

All pieces should be memorized

Transfer applicants seeking junior-level study must perform selections from all four categories, including a complete Classical sonata

Audition Repertoire Info · music.missouri.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to the University of Missouri through Common App or the school website

Schedule a separate School of Music audition through the Mizzou Music Audition Request form

Eligibility

All prospective freshman and transfer music and music education majors must audition for admission to the School of Music

Students must also meet University of Missouri admission requirements

What's The Process

Audition Process

Auditions are primarily heard live on campus at Mizzou Music Days

If unable to attend a Mizzou Music Day, individual auditions may be arranged with instructors when available

The audition is used for School of Music admission and scholarship consideration

Scholarship award letters are typically sent by March 15

School of Music admission letters are sent by March 15 or within one month of the audition date

Contact: musicadmissions@missouri.edu or 573-882-4471

Audition Expectations

These auditions are for degree admission and scholarship consideration, not ensemble placement

Placement auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester

Scholarship Info

School of Music Scholarships

Music scholarships are awarded based on the performance audition at Mizzou Music Day

Scholarship recommendations are made shortly after all audition days are complete

Scholarship award letters are typically sent by March 15

Maintaining Scholarships

Maintain a 2.75 GPA

Earn no grade below C- in music classes

Remain in good standing with the University

Scholarships are automatically renewable for up to four years

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

78%

school-wide

Grad rate

75%

Enrollment

23.9K

Earnings

$63K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,014

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$38,954

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,632

Before aid

Average net price

$20,268

After aid

Undergraduate · financialaid.missouri.edu College Scorecard

Training

Piano Performance students follow Mizzou's BM Performance emphasis with applied studio instruction, music theory, music history, ensembles, and recital preparation

The catalog track is part of a 120-credit Bachelor of Music curriculum designed for performers, teachers, music-related careers, and graduate study

Students build performance experience through School of Music ensembles, chamber work, recitals, and applied study

Pianists complete Keyboard Skills and a dedicated Collaborative Piano Seminar.

Piano Literature I and II plus Piano Pedagogy I and II create a keyboard-specific academic sequence.

Degree Flexibility

Arts entrepreneurship coursework is available within the performance curriculum

Transfer students can use MU degree audits and Transferology to see how accepted credits apply toward the degree

Updated Aug 6, 11:57 PM