Train your craft, share your voice, and build your career.
The Music Performance concentration at UL Lafayette offers rigorous, individualized training designed to prepare you for a professional career as a classical or jazz musician or to continue to graduate study. We support your growth through private lessons, ensembles, and performance opportunities in a vibrant, culturally rich environment.
Who Should Apply
This program is ideal for serious musicians—vocalists or instrumentalists (band, orchestral, piano, guitar) dedicated to reaching a high level of artistry and performance. Audition required for admission.
Why UL Lafayette?
- Individualized Instruction & Small Classes: Learn one-on-one with faculty mentors who bring real performance and pedagogical experience.
- Extensive Performance Opportunities: Participate in major ensembles, studio recitals, and chamber music, with over 60 performances each year.
- Proven Alumni Outcomes: Graduates perform internationally, teach professionally, or continue to prestigious graduate programs.
What You’ll Study
- Applied Lessons & Recital Seminar: Up to 8 credits of individualized instruction and recital experiences.
- Advanced Music Coursework: Comprehensive study in music theory, analysis, keyboard skills, and music history.
- Ensemble Participation: A minimum of eight ensemble semesters (e.g. orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber groups), tailored by instrument.
Degree Structure & Milestones
- 120–132 total credit hours, including 45 credits at the 300/400 level.
- Music Theory Diagnostic Exam helps place you in the correct core music theory and aural skills sequence.
- Recital requirements and ensemble credits are evenly distributed over eight semesters to build growth and discipline.
Audition & Scholarship Info
Multiple audition dates are available each year. Accepted students are eligible for performance-based scholarships.
Indicate your interest in the Pride of Acadiana marching band during your audition for access to ensemble scholarships and awards.
Graduate & Career Readiness
Graduates move on to successful careers as performers, chamber musicians, educators, and composers, often earning spots in orchestras or graduate programs such as the University of Houston, LSU, and national music institutions.
Take the Next Step
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