Hone your craft as a violinist and build a solid foundation in music theory by majoring in Performance. The highly lauded Fred Fox School of Music offers violinists a chance to study among fellow student musicians, renowned faculty performers and esteemed music professionals. Students seeking their Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Violin emphasis also audition for placement to satisfy a conducted large-ensemble requirement. Orchestra ensembles include the Arizona Symphony and the Philharmonic. Mariachi Arizona is another ensemble option, immersing students in a rich musical heritage. Undergraduate violinists study string instrument techniques, music literature, pedagogy, music history and culture, and more.
Which department am I in?
College of Fine Arts
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
US$43,100.00
per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600. Living Expenses - Housing & Food (ON-CAMPUS HOUSING) - $17,770 and Living Expenses - Housing & Food (OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING) - $13,100.
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Main Campus
Tucson ,,
Tucson,
Arizona,
AZ 85721, West, United States
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
US$43,100.00
per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600. Living Expenses - Housing & Food (ON-CAMPUS HOUSING) - $17,770 and Living Expenses - Housing & Food (OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING) - $13,100.
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Main Campus
Tucson ,,
Tucson,
Arizona,
AZ 85721, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts may be used for the initial admission evaluation. Official transcripts or official exam results are required at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the transcript. Strong applicants will have a minimum recalculated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 over the course of their last three years of academic coursework. GPA recalculation takes place during admission review. Prior to enrollment, students must obtain a high school diploma, certificate, or GED.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.