Bachelor in Music Performance (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Music Performance (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are listed in the university's official catalog.; applications for the Jan 2027 intake are due by Nov 1, 2026.

This programme is designed for students pursuing advanced training in instrumental or vocal performance. It emphasizes technical mastery, artistic expression, and performance practice through individual instruction and ensemble participation. Students develop skills in interpreting diverse musical styles and performing in formal recitals. The curriculum integrates performance with music theory, history, and composition.

Focus areas include Voice, Piano or organ, Strings, Classical or jazz guitar, Wind or percussion.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, with the majority dedicated to performance coursework, applied lessons, ensemble participation, and music theory. Students complete junior and senior recitals as part of the degree requirements.

Graduates enter careers as professional musicians, music producers, music instructors, and talent agents.

Applicants must submit The Common Application, a supplemental School of Performing Arts application, and complete an audition. The audition includes a video submission or in-person performance. Admission to the Conservatory of Music requires concurrent admission to the University of Redlands.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 81% of applicants.

The University of Redlands brings together Southern California and Bay Area campuses, connected classes, small-group learning, athletic teams, and more than 80 clubs and organizations. Students can take part in campus life through 22 NCAA Division III teams, community service, internships, and study-away opportunities. The university has a 100+ year legacy and an alumni community of more than 50,000 people.

Academic options include more than 60 undergraduate programs, 30 graduate programs, and certificate programs. Programs combine academic rigor with experiential learning, applicable skills, and hands-on experiences. Students can collaborate with professors and peers on research projects in science labs and in the field. Other pathways support research in business, education, theology, social justice, geospatial studies, leadership, and related fields.

Students receive personalized support through small, connected classes and a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. Career preparation includes internships, networking, professional pathways, career development resources, and community service internships. International students can also explore global opportunities through study-away programs and join a community focused on personal, academic, and professional development across the classroom and beyond.