»B.M. in Performance-Piano

A B.M. in Performance – Piano, from Chapman University requires that students demonstrate musicianship skills in music theory, complete classes in piano literature, piano pedagogy, piano accompaniment, chamber music, and additional elements.  Students will perform collaborative recitals as well as solo concerto performances.

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Possible Occupations

• Classical Musician
  • Philharmonic
  • Symphony
  • Chamber
  • Small ensembles
  • Concert soloist
  • Opera companies
  • Ballet productions
• Composer
• Ethnomusicologist
• Music Critic
• Music Director
• Music Education Director
• Music Librarian
• Music Professor
• Music Teacher
• Music Theorist
• Music Therapist
• Musician
  • Rock or jazz groups
  • Dance bands
  • Clubs and restaurants
  • Church choirs
  • Community choral groups
  • Musical theaters
  • Cruise lines
  • Amusement parks
• Producer
• Professional Performer
• Studio Musician
  • Recording industry
  • Radio, television & Motion Picture

Additional Resources about career and internship opportunities are available on the Hall-Musco
Conservatory of Music Homepage.

Professional Associations

• Suzuki Association of the Americas
• California Association of Professional Music Teachers
• Music Teachers’ Association of America
• National Association for Music Education
• American Federation of Musicians
• American Music Therapy Association
• Music Teachers National Association
• Music and Entertainment Industry Educators
• Society for American Music
• International Council for Traditional Music
• American Musicological Society (AMS)
• Orange County Musicians’ Association
• National Endowment for the Arts
• College Orchestra Directors Association
• International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians
• League of American Orchestras
• Musical America Worldwide
• The Orchestra Musician Forum
• American Guild of Musical Artists
• Society for Ethnomusicology
• Women in Music
• Piano Technicians Guild

Chapman Organizations

• Toast and Jam Music Lovers Club
• Chapman Live
• Chapman Radio (Chapman Radio)
• SoundCheck (SoundCheck)
• The Players' Society (TPS)
• Society for Music Education

Links and Resources

Yellow pages directory of orchestras in the U.S.

• Music Online: Orchestras in the U.S.

Music Industry Career Center

• Music-careers.com

A full variety of topics about launching a music career

• Music Careers

How to in the industry

• Solo Performer/Solo Guitar

Entertainment job and internship listings

• Entertainmentcareers.net

Professional Resources & Organizations

• John Hopkins Peabody Institute

How to win a music faculty position

• Slideshow

Online news resource

• The Chronicles of Higher Education

Connecting the dots for the jazz community

• Jazz Corner

Serving fans and professionals

• Jazz near you

Resources for Pianists

• Piano Resources

The San Francisco Symphony presents

• American Orchestra Forum

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