BFA in Classical Instrumental Performance

The department offers courses in popular music, composition, numerous ensembles, and much more. Whichever program you choose we know you will be excited by the challenges provided by our outstanding faculty and talented students.The student body is representative of not only the greater New York area, but many areas of the United States, Europe, the Middle East, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. Many of our graduates have gone on to distinguish themselves in the areas of music performance, recording, composition, teaching, and research. At present we have approximately 300 music majors, many of whom are second degree or non-traditional students. And the cultural and musical environment of New York City is always an education unto itself,