CMU’s BFA in Music Performance immerses instrumentalists and vocalists in rigorous conservatory training amplified by the university’s tech culture. Daily studio lessons with Grammy-winning faculty refine technique; new-music ensembles premiere student commissions in Pittsburgh’s acclaimed venues; and cross-registration with the School of Computer Science lets performers prototype AI accompaniment tools or spatial-audio installations. From Baroque chamber masterclasses to jazz improvisation labs and entrepreneurship bootcamps, the program equips graduates to thrive on stage, in the studio, and across digital platforms.
Recital featuring electro-acoustic works controlled by motion-tracking sensors
Machine-learning practice app offering adaptive tempo and intonation feedback
Podcast miniseries analyzing equity in orchestra audition processes
Commission and premiere of under-represented composers for solo instrument
Spatial-audio recording of Renaissance polyphony using ambisonic microphones
Interactive children’s concert integrating AR instrument visualizations
Cross-disciplinary project scoring a student VR film with live ensemble
Community workshop teaching songwriting to youth experiencing homelessness
YouTube channel comparing historical performance practices on period instruments
AI-generated orchestral accompaniment tested for rehearsal efficiency
Jazz combo album recorded direct-to-disc with vintage analog gear
Data-driven study of vibrato trends across opera recordings from 1900-1950
Mobile app guiding singers through IPA diction drills with real-time feedback
Crowd-funded commission of climate-themed cantata premiered in green spaces
Interactive exhibit on sound-wave physics using live instrument demonstrations
Social-media campaign documenting 30-day micro-practice challenges
Busking performance series mapping acoustic ecology of Pittsburgh bridges
Live-coded electronic improvisation set collaborating with CS majors
Grant proposal for touring chamber-music outreach in rural schools
Market analysis report on NFTs for limited-edition concert memorabilia
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