Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Michigan undergraduate pianists hail from all over the United States and the world, from China to Korea to Thailand, from Afghanistan to Albania, from Chicago to Atlanta to Seattle to New York and all points in between. The atmosphere of diversity, comradery, and mutual support for one another as we all work toward the achievement of our greatest potential is a hallmark of the Michigan Difference.

Michigan undergraduate pianists receive focused and individual attention from the piano faculty as they prepare for careers as performers and teachers, wherever in the world and profession their musical study takes them. Undergraduates are encouraged to take advantage of study abroad possibilities and the many projects and performance opportunities that help them deepen their artistry, advance their pianism, and position them for success in further study and in becoming leaders in the profession. The Michigan Recording Project, dedicated to producing professional video recordings of student performances of underrepresented repertoire, is an excellent example of the curiosity, exploration, and professionalism that we encourage at Michigan.

Applicants should be able to document both significant pre-college performance experience and a repertoire list that includes substantial advanced pieces from the piano literature.