200,000+
Alumni from our Global Campuses
The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is a course of study that prepares a student for a professional career in music, with a focus on pre-professional training. As a piano student in this popular degree program, take courses in music theory and history, piano pedagogy and literature, and conducting. Hone your talent on your primary instrument through eight semesters of instruction from our outstanding faculty of artists and teachers. You'll perform in recitals, play in large and small ensembles, learn to compose and orchestrate pieces, and present junior and senior recitals.
While studying towards your degree, you'll benefit from a variety of guest masterclasses and performances on campus, along with musical events and activities within the larger St. Louis community. You also may seize the opportunity to study in Vienna, one of the oldest musical capitals in the world.
Application and Audition
Become a Gorlok
If you plan to major or minor in music, you must complete an audition as part of your application to Webster.
Bachelor of Music in Performance (BM)
Find out more about the overall curriculum, electives and learning outcomes for a BM in Performance with an Emphasis in Piano degree at Webster.
Experienced Music Faculty
Piano Performance
To learn more about our program and course offerings, email Nina Ferrigno, Director of Keyboard Studies.
Webster Holds Longtime NASM Membership
Webster University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). An important marker of standing among music programs in the U.S., NASM establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines.
70+
Years as Member of NASM
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Get Started on Your BM in Performance Degree with an Emphasis in Piano
Take the next step toward earning your Bachelor of Music degree. We are here to answer your questions and help you get started.
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Contact the Admissions Office to Find Out More
If you have more questions about the program, your application or other enrollment-related inquiries, contact our Admissions Office.
Call 314-246-7800 or 800-753-6765 or send an email to admit@webster.edu.