Do you play the viola and want to study performance at the university level? Consider this Performance major to perfect your talent. At the University of Arizona, string instrumentalists perform among some of the most talented student musicians in the nation. Students seeking their Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Viola emphasis study at the esteemed Fred Fox School of Music. They also audition for placement to satisfy a large ensemble requirement, immersing themselves in orchestral playing. Core requirements include classes in music literature, music history, orchestration, conducting and applied lessons. A variety of student clubs and organizations, including the American String Teachers Association Student Chapter, provides valuable networking opportunities and camaraderie for viola students and other instrumentalists.
CAREER FIELDS
Performing
Education
Lessons
Chamber music
Orchestra
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
The University of Arizona
TUCSON,
Arizona,
85721, United States
Students must have high school equivalent to USA and entry requirements vary from country to country. International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. English proficiency may be proven by one or more of the following:
TOEFL iBT - 70
IELTS - 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - 53
IB (English A – Higher Level) - 5 or higher
Cambridge English Scale (C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) - 169
Cambridge GCSE, O Level or higher (English) - C or higher
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UArizona is ranked in the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, with research and development expenditure in the top 4 percent in the U.S.