Johns Hopkins University

Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Performance with a specialization in Historical Performance at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Conservatory offers an immersive educational experience for aspiring musicians. Over the course of four years, students will cultivate their performance skills rooted in Western common-practice traditions while enhancing their musicianship and communication abilities for professional artistic careers. This program emphasizes on-campus conservatory training, providing a vibrant environment for musical growth.

What you'll study

The curriculum is designed to integrate performance training with theoretical and historical studies, ensuring a well-rounded education. Key components of the programme include:

• Performance & Recital Requirements: Engage in recital series and performance milestones that enhance repertoire preparation, stage presence, and interpretive skills.
• Musicianship Foundations: Develop a strong foundation in Music Theory, Ear Training, and Keyboard Studies to improve harmonic comprehension, listening abilities, and score reading fluency.
• Musicology & Context: Explore musicology courses that focus on analytical methods and historical contexts relevant to your repertoire.
• Ensemble & Collaborative Work: Participate in rehearsals and performances with fellow students, fostering skills in listening, balance, and stylistic interpretation within group settings.
• Repertoire Study in Historical Performance: Undertake guided studies in performance practices, including phrasing, articulation, ornamentation, and stylistic conventions specific to the relevant periods and genres.
• Capstone/Final Performance: Complete a culminating performance component, typically a major recital or final project, showcasing your interpretive and technical proficiency.

Note: Course titles and credit distributions may vary depending on the chosen instrument or track. Your academic advisor will assist in outlining the specific year-by-year course sequence.