Music performance | Keyboard option
Bachelor of Music
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Strike gold with every key
If you’re passionate about piano or keyboard performance and want to turn that passion into a career, this program could be the perfect fit. Offered through the nationally accredited Lionel Hampton School of Music, the program is an excellent choice for students who aspire to become professional keyboardists, accompanists or composers.
As a keyboard-focused music major, you’ll grow through intensive one-on-one instruction and frequent performance opportunities in solo, chamber and ensemble settings. Your training will be supported by in-depth coursework in music theory, history and musicianship, along with a strong foundation in the humanities and social sciences to help you become a versatile, well-rounded artist.
Note: You must audition for admission into this program.
Learn more about the Lionel Hampton School of Music audition process.
View the sample four-year plan for this degree.
In tune with your future
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Love to play, perform or create music
- Have prior training in an instrument or voice
- Want to combine music with another major
- Have an artistic personality
- Are disciplined and hard working
Career outcomes
Current job openings
762 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Music Directors and Composers
$64,769 - Musicians and Singers
$63,007
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, be sure to complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Scholarships
Unlock scholarship opportunities at University of Idaho! When you apply to U of I, you're automatically considered for scholarships. We also offer a variety of scholarships based on experience, background and academic programs that student can apply for to help pay for college.
Explore available scholarships on our Scholarships website.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
- Teach as an undergraduate teaching assistant in music theory, aural skills, music history and applied instruction.
- Teach and develop your pedagogy skills through our Preparatory Division, which offers exceptional pre-college music instruction to the community.
- Perform in master classes with renowned musicians, including artists from the Auditorium Chamber Music Series, a series that presents some of the world's finest chamber ensembles on campus.
- Perform with one of our 20-plus large and small ensembles.
- Participate as a performer, listener, intern or volunteer in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, a four-day event which draws hundreds of top jazz artists and spectators from around the world to University of Idaho each year.
Internships
- Disney All-American College Band
- Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Dynamix Academy of Music and Dance (Shanghai)
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
School of Music Internships include arts management, choral administration, jazz festival audio technician, jazz festival site management and production management.
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September, and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.