BM, Piano Studies

About This Degree

Pianists will develop their technical, interpretive, and expressive skills, exploring four centuries of repertoire in solo, collaborative, and interdisciplinary contexts. The program combines performance and scholarship, integrating historical and contemporary research and situating the art of piano in a global context. Explore electives in music technology, music business, and administration, preparing for a career as a performer, pedagogue, and ambassador for the arts.

Official title: Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Format: Full-time
Credits: 130

Fall Start

Application deadlines

November 1 Early Decision 1
January 1 Early Decision 2
January 5 Regular Decision
March 1 Internal Transfer Applications
March 15 Transfer Applications

Your curriculum consists of courses in both the liberal arts and music. In addition to eight semesters of private study with our artist faculty and core courses in music history, theory, aural comprehension, and piano literature, you will complete a range of liberal arts core courses, including introductory study of the humanities, social sciences, science, and quantitative reasoning. You'll also have the opportunity to take elective classes in other areas of music – such as music business, music technology, and secondary lessons in jazz, composition, and conducting – while participating in chamber music every semester.

Benefit from a number of opportunities to perform – as a soloist and as a collaborative pianist – on campus and around New York City. In addition, you'll participate in our Artist Master Class Series, which are weekly classes with internationally regarded artists and educators. You will be evaluated each spring in juried performances, and present full recitals your junior and senior years.

Through performance and collaboration as a soloist and with your musical peers, you’ll take full advantage of our Greenwich Village location and unparalleled access to all of the music industry assets that New York City has to offer. Whether you hope to be a performer, educator, or entrepreneur, or choose another career path, we will provide you with the expertise and opportunities necessary to realize your goals.