Music Performance - Piano

• Bachelor of Music
• Major

Stetson University's BM in Piano Performance is 32 units with individually tailored instruction from faculty. You will participate in weekly, focused one-on-one sessions with primary teachers in addition to regular group studio sessions. 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 - Piano at Stetson University?

Our faculty designs an individually tailored study program to align with your specific artistic goals. Our piano students experience weekly, focused one-on-one sessions with primary teachers in addition to regular group studio sessions. You learn effective practicing methods to develop increased strength, speed and finesse.

At the School of Music, you have access to an impressive array of 65 pianos, including multiple Steinway Concert Grands on the Elizabeth Hall stage and a Bosendorfer Imperial Grand in our main instrumental rehearsal hall. Additionally, you master a diverse repertoire from the 17th to the 21st century while developing a thoughtful process for interpreting new works. You will develop your technical skills and receive many opportunities to perform in the Stetson Piano Scholars Festival and the school's weekly recital series. 

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• Music
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“The goal was not just to receive a good grade, but to grow as an individual.”

— Brent Pafford ’13

Career Outcomes

Stetson’s School of Music degree programs prepare you to achieve success and fulfillment in numerous fields. Piano graduates go on to prestigious graduate programs worldwide, renowned performing careers, and faculty positions in universities and schools across the country. Career paths include:

• Concert Pianist and Solo Recitalist
• Piano Instructor and Pedagogy Specialist
• Collaborative Pianist and Accompanist
• Graduate student at leading conservatories
• University and School Music Faculty
• Studio Musician

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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