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Year 1 Sample Courses
- Music Theory
- Primary and Secondary Instrument Applied
- Music Ensemble
- Recital/Seminar
- Music Appreciation
Music Performance: Instrumental
Bachelor’s
Inspire joy, glorify God, and fine-tune your talent through a music performance degree at NGU.
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All-Steinway School
NGU is the one and only All-Steinway School among Christian universities in the Carolinas.
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Musical Performances
NGU’s Music Department presents over 40 performances each year. From student recitals to large ensembles, enjoy plenty of opportunities to perform.
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Concentrations
Brass, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, and Woodwinds. Your passion directs your path at NGU.
Joyful Noise Begins Here
Pursue countless professions in the world of music performance. Band/choral/music director. Broadway/commercial/freelance musician. Composer, conductor, instructor, and more.
From composition to curtain call, inspiring music is more than a simple performance. It requires a deep understanding of musical writing, practice, technique, theory, style, and history. Master it all as you study music performance at NGU.
What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music Performance?
Open a world of opportunities with a bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music Performance. Pursue a career as a soloist, performing in concert halls or recordings. Perform in an ensemble as an orchestra player. Collaborate with other musicians across various genres as a session musician. Teach the future generation of musicians as an educator. Fine-tune your skills here at NGU.
Orchestra Musician
Music Instructor
Conductor
Singer/Songwriter
Experience Learning and Performing Together
Bands & Ensembles
You want choices? We’ve got them! Marching band in the fall. Pep band in the spring. Concert choir, jazz band, and a wide array of ensembles throughout the year. Whatever your passion, pursue it at NGU.
Perform, Perform, Perform!
Refine your skills and showcase your talents in over 40 performances each year. From chamber and ensemble performances to student and faculty recitals, there’s something for everyone. Performance thrives at NGU.
Work Studies for Every Level of Experience
Assist ensemble conductors as they prepare for rehearsals. Facilitate guest performances. Even advise younger musicians in their journey. Put your talent to good use for others.
Plenty of Space to Find Your Place
You need time and space to practice. Between Turner Chapel and the Hayes Fine Arts Center, enjoy access to over two dozen spaces designed for you to learn, practice, and perfect your craft.
Music Beside Experienced & Faithful Musicians
Study Music in a Brilliantly Composed Sequence
Elevate Your Perspective
You’ll also take Chapel for the first seven semesters, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
