Performance Opportunities From the First Day
Not only are there ample performance opportunities for you in a variety of venues throughout the year, including our state-of-the-art Musco Center for the arts, you'll be able to audition and participate in ensembles from day one. That's because we select and seat ensemble musicians based on talent and level of commitment—so a first-year student has as much opportunity as a senior to participate in any given ensemble. In addition to large ensemble opportunities, chamber music is encouraged and is a required part of the major's curriculum.
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Guest Artists and Master Classes
Our students have enjoyed master classes with world-renowned artists such as Brightwork newmusic, PARTCH ensemble. And in spring 2024, Swiss percussionist Fabian Zeigler will give a concert recital which is free to our students.
Other Perks
- Opportunities to attend local music industry events such as NAMM.
- You can choose to double-major in another music or non-music program and complete both in four years thanks to full support from your faculty.
- You'll have career support from our dedicated performing arts career advisor from day one and beyond graduation.
- Free admission to any concert or event presented by the College of Performing Arts.
- Student discount on tickets to any event presented by Musco Center for the Arts.
Career Connections for Life
We support the paths our pianists choose after graduation from Chapman, whether that be graduate school to pursue advanced degrees in piano performance, pedagogy, music education, arts management, music therapy, or non-music degrees; launch a teaching studio; perform in classical or non-classical genres (accompanying, self-created ensembles, jazz, musical theater, popular music), or work in the music industry. Your dedicated career advisor will help you define your goals and develop a plan to reach them.
