演奏集中功能由专家对每种乐器或声音进行广泛的私人应用指导。四年制课程中包含许多表演机会，从独奏音乐会到大型和小型合奏参与不等。表演集中只接受最熟练的本科音乐家，该课程的毕业表明学生已经取得了很高的音乐成就。我们的主要目标是培养学生成为高技能的音乐教育者，音乐治疗师，表演者和作曲家的能力。计划目标鼓励并发展音乐的教学，奖学金，表演和研究的高标准。我们很高兴提供小型学术课程，与高素质教职员工一起进行的应用研究以及对咨询的精心关注。音乐欣赏，音乐理论基础和合奏课程对所有学生开放，无论其专业是什么。学生将展示：具
In the Piano Option, the pursuit of excellence in musical expression, technical mastery, and artistry in performance is our primary goal. As a pianist, organist, or harpsichordist in performance, you will be guided in your study by a team of artist-teachers, performers, and internationally recognized scholars. Students cherish the high level of individual attention and focus they receive in private lessons, weekly masterclasses, departmental recitals, keyboard literature classes, liturgical music studies, or classes in chamber music, arranging, and conducting. Keyboard students also enjoy numerous performance opportunities, including collaborative experiences. <br><br>At the heart of the program is an intense love of the instrument, its touch, its vast repertoire, and its seemingly inexhaustible capacity for expression.<br><br>In the keyboard area, emphasis is placed upon the growth of the individual student, with excellence in applied instruction reinforced by practical experience in the public performance of solo, chamber, and concerto repertoire. Weekly private lessons and performance classes on Steinway grand pianos culminate in solo public recitals in the junior and senior years.<br><br>Collaborative experience is gained throughout the four years of undergraduate study through class instruction, laboratory experience in the vocal and instrumental studios, and placement on select band, orchestra, choral, and jazz repertoire. The annual Concerto Competition is an additional opportunity to appear as a soloist with a large ensemble.