Music students who major in performance at the Conservatory benefit from a program that prepares them for careers as professional performers, and gives them the skills they need to adapt continually to a changing world. Students choose one of four areas of emphasis: vocal, instrumental, piano or organ. Supporting the focus on the primary instrument are courses in theory, history, counterpoint, form and analysis, and orchestration. In addition, experiences in solo, chamber and large ensemble performances round out each student’s course of study.
After graduation, many of Capital’s performance majors pursue advanced degrees at the finest graduate schools in the country. Others continue to develop their talents in Europe or the United States in opera houses, orchestras or as solo or ensemble performers and entertainers.
Performance major with an emphasis in:
Piano
Instrumental
Music Theatre
Organ
Course requirements for all majors and minors can be found in our online course bulletin.