Pianists achieving a BM in Performance often continue as Master?s and Doctoral level students, with a goal of teaching at the collegiate level and performing professionally as a solo and/or collaborative artist.? The degree is structured to allow for the maximum number of credit hours for piano study, providing ample room in the schedule for practice. The capstone projects are a 30-40 minute recital as a Junior, and a 50-60 minute Senior recital.