Music Performance - Orchestral Instrument

• Bachelor of Music
• Major

Stetson University's BM in Orchestral Instrument Performance is 32 units and prepares you for both graduate study and a professional music career. You will be trained in conducting, pedagogy, and auditioning skills alongside your applied study. An audition is required for admission. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers a six-to-one student-faculty ratio, award-winning ensembles and exceptionally talented faculty. 

Why Music Performance - Orchestral Instrument at Stetson University?

At Stetson, you will perform frequently in concerts and student recitals. The annual Concerto Competition offers opportunities for solo performances with the Stetson Orchestra. You may audition for three large instrumental ensembles, chamber ensembles and for other performing opportunities and you may get to experience the pit of a fully staged musical or opera. The symphonic band has a history of performing at national concert events, the jazz ensemble performs throughout the state and nationally and chamber ensembles have participated in national competitions. You can also use summer break to participate in internships and summer music programs.

Learn more about the School of Music.

Related Programs:

• Music
• Music Performance – Guitar
• Music Performance – Organ

“My time at Stetson turned me from a guitar player into a musician.

— SJustin Dalisay, '19

Career Outcomes

Orchestral instrument graduates perform professionally, teach, and pursue graduate study. Alumni include Metropolitan Opera singers and professional orchestral performers. Stetson alumni include an Emmy winner, Metropolitan Opera singers, and cast members of national and international touring musicals. Career paths include:

• Orchestral Musician and Chamber Ensemble Performer
• Private Instructor and University Faculty
• Graduate student at leading conservatories
• Church Musician and Ensemble Director
• Arts Administrator and Ensemble Manager
• Performer in musical theatre and opera pit

Meet the Faculty

Our distinguished and diverse faculty are deeply committed to your success and will serve as teachers, mentors and collaborators. This program does not have just one or two faculty members teaching courses. Rather, all of the School of Music faculty serve as mentors. Your faculty advisor and the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs have the expertise to help you structure your degree, and your studio teacher will help develop your passion and potential in music.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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