Students become trained artists able to work in any orchestral, ensemble or global music production, including knowing how to produce a concert, manage a stage, understand a sound board and run stage monitor and main audience sound.

Students in the BFA Program also take part in digital performance ensembles, either standing groups such as the Machine Orchestra, Sonic Boom, Creative Electronic Ensemble and Improvisation Ensemble, or groups formed specifically in connection with classes offered by the Program.

Each BFA student is required to pass a Mid-Residence Recital and a Graduation Jury and Recital in order to complete the BFA program.