Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts
Bachelor in Performance
Kingston, Jamaica
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Performance at The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts prepares students for careers in music performance, private studio teaching, and graduate performance study. Coursework covers individual lessons, chamber and large-ensemble performance, repertoire, instrument pedagogy, music theory and musicology. The institution has a tradition of excellence and is the only choice for higher education in the visual and performing arts.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as solo performer, ensemble musician, private studio teacher, music educator, accompanist, recording/session musician, or continue to graduate performance study. Related keywords: instrumental, vocal, pedagogy, repertoire, ensemble, performance practice.
Bachelor of Performance
This programme of study is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in music performance and/or private studio teaching, and will also prepare students for graduate studies in performance. Course offerings include individual lessons, chamber and large ensemble performances, literature, the pedagogy of the principal instrument, music theory and musicology.
