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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs 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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Houston, LSU, and national music institutions.