Johns Hopkins University

Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Performance (Guitar) at Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins University, is designed to cultivate high-level guitarists and musicians through a comprehensive curriculum that includes applied study, numerous performance opportunities, and rigorous coursework in musicianship. Students will hone their interpretive skills, engage in musical analysis, and prepare for professional performance across a variety of styles.

What you'll study

Core components

• Applied Guitar: Receive weekly instruction and performance coaching that continues until the final semester of enrollment.
• Performance requirements: Complete recital and jury milestones, including major performance examinations as scheduled by the faculty.
• Musicianship: Engage in music theory, ear training, and keyboard studies to enhance harmonic understanding and musicianship fluency.
• Musicology: Explore various musical styles and contexts while developing analytical approaches to support interpretation.

Typical progression

• Early years: Focus on building foundational technique and musicianship while establishing a diverse repertoire.
• Middle years: Expand repertoire and deepen understanding of stylistic and analytical concepts, preparing for significant performance milestones.
• Final years: Continue applied study with culminating performance examinations and recitals required by the program.

Advanced placement (where applicable)

• Entering students typically are not expected to receive advanced placement in applied study.
• In exceptional circumstances, students demonstrating remarkable progress and an extensive repertoire may be considered for accelerated completion of performance examinations, pending faculty recommendation and approval.

Entry requirements

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music in Performance (Guitar) program are well-equipped for a variety of careers in music, including professional performing, teaching, or pursuing advanced studies in music. The comprehensive training and diverse performance experience provided by the Peabody Conservatory prepares students to excel in both traditional and contemporary musical settings.