Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University

What Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University does

Boyer College of Music and Dance is an academic college within Temple University, a public state-related university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The college delivers accredited undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across 13 academic departments spanning Instrumental Studies, Jazz Studies, Keyboard Studies, Music Composition, Music Education, Music History, Music Technology, Music Theory, Music Therapy, Vocal Arts, and Dance. Students are admitted through a selective process requiring live or recorded auditions submitted via the Acceptd platform, with undergraduate applications routed through CommonApp. The college operates specialized facilities including recording studios, performance venues, and music technology labs, and runs over 50 ensembles presenting public performances. Notable assets include BCM&D Records, a GRAMMY-nominated in-house record label producing commercial releases, and the Arts & Quality of Life Research Center, a research unit linking arts to health and wellness outcomes. Community engagement is delivered through Temple Music Prep and community ensembles serving pre-college and lifelong learners.

The business model is a non-commercial, tuition-funded academic budget rather than a market-priced revenue stream. Primary funding comes from student tuition and fees, supported by a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania subsidy to Temple University; graduate assistantships, fellowships, and performance grants provide tuition remission and stipends. A secondary funding stream is philanthropic: donations routed through the 'Give to Boyer' program and managed by a small development team handling major gifts, alumni relations, and arts-specific fundraising. The go-to-market motion is event-driven and admissions-led, combining selective audition-based admissions with 'Boyer on the Road' recruitment at national college fairs and conferences, and a multi-channel digital presence across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The institution partners with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam for performance, recording, and student exchange, and is expanding physical capacity through construction of the Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication.

Name

Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University

Legal name

Boyer College of Music and Dance (Temple University)

Website

https://boyer.temple.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boyer College of Music and Dance is an academic college within Temple University offering accredited undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in music and dance across 13 departments, supported by 50+ ensembles, the GRAMMY-nominated BCM&D Records label, and partnerships with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera Philadelphia.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Music and Dance

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Conservatories & Music Colleges (EDAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE), Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH), Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College) (EDAMANAE)

Keywords

• Music education
• Dance programs
• Performing arts degrees
• Conservatory training
• Higher education music

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a college within Temple University, Boyer generates primary revenue from student tuition and fees. Temple University's tuition rates reflect a subsidy from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships: Graduate assistantships provide full tuition remission, cash stipend per year, and health insurance. Fellowships provide stipends and tuition support for outstanding doctoral students. Performance grants provide approximately $600 to $1,000 in tuition remission per semester.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The Boyer College of Music and Dance receives support through donations via the 'Give to Boyer' program. Donors include alumni, parents, and arts supporters who contribute to educational opportunities for students.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boyer College of Music and Dance is an academic college within Temple University that delivers undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs in music performance, music education, music therapy, music technology, jazz studies, composition, vocal arts, and dance. The college supplements classroom instruction with over 50 ensembles, professional recording opportunities through its GRAMMY-nominated BCM&D Records label, and community programs such as Temple Music Prep.

Product overview

Boyer College of Music and Dance is a comprehensive educational institution within Temple University offering a full spectrum of music and dance programs. The portfolio includes undergraduate degrees (BM, BFA, BS) across performance, education, therapy, and technology tracks; master's degrees (MA, MFA, MM, MS, MMT) spanning performance, research, and pedagogy; doctoral programs (PhD, DMA) for advanced scholarship and performance; professional certificates; and community programs including Temple Music Prep and BCM&D Records (GRAMMY-nominated label). The college operates across 13 academic departments including Instrumental Studies, Jazz Studies, Keyboard Studies, Music Studies (encompassing Composition, Music Technology, Music History, Music Theory), Music Education, Music Therapy, Vocal Arts, and Dance. With over 50 ensembles and facilities including multiple performance venues, Boyer provides comprehensive training for aspiring professional musicians, dancers, educators, and scholars.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• BCM&D Records: Boyer College's GRAMMY-nominated record label releasing competition albums and faculty/student recordings.
• Temple Music Prep

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor-level degree programs including BM in Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, Jazz Studies; BFA in Dance; BS in Music and Music Technology; and BM in Composition. Designed for high school and transfer students pursuing professional preparation in music and dance.
• Master's Programs Graduate degree programs including MA in Dance and Music; MFA in Dance; MM in Choral Conducting, Composition, Instrumental Conducting, Jazz Performance, Music Education, Collaborative Piano, Opera, Pedagogy, Performance, History, Theory; MS in Music and Music Technology; MMT in Music Therapy.
• Doctoral Programs Advanced research and performance degrees including DMA in Performance (Voice, Piano, Instrumental); PhD in Dance, Music, Music Education, and Music Therapy. Designed for students pursuing advanced scholarship and artistic mastery.
• Professional Studies Certificate One-year graduate certificate program with performance majors in classical guitar, keyboard, opera, orchestral instruments, and voice for intensive training at master's exit level.
• Undergraduate Certificates Certificate programs designed to develop significant knowledge and performance experience in music, dance, performing arts, or technology. Awards only at bachelor's degree completion.
• Minor in Dance 22 credit-hour minor providing foundation in dance technique with specialization options including general dance and Hip Hop Dance and Culture.
• Minor in Music 20 credit-hour program for non-music majors offering coursework in music theory, music history, jazz, technology, private lessons, and performance ensembles.
• Boyer Ensembles Over 50 ensembles including TU Dance Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Jazz Bands, Concert Choir, Opera Theater, and various chamber ensembles providing performance opportunities for students.
• BCM&D Records GRAMMY-nominated record label operated by Boyer College featuring releases from student performances, competitions, and faculty collaborations including 'The BCM&D Competition Album 2026' and commercial recordings with Opera Philadelphia.
• Music Technology Program BS and MS programs in Music Technology covering audio engineering, music production, software development for music, electronic music, and interdisciplinary technology applications.
• Temple Music Prep Community outreach program providing music and dance instruction to young musicians and community members through preparatory programs, community ensembles, and engagement events.
• Arts & Quality of Life Research Center Research center focused on interdisciplinary studies connecting arts with health, wellness, and quality of life outcomes, supporting conferences, education, and outreach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temple University Jazz Band won the National Collegiate Jazz Championship at Lincoln Center (January 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration14 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and CommunicationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026The Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication is under construction as a major facility expansion. A beam topping ceremony celebrated the completion of the building's structural framework, with Temple's leaders, staff, faculty, students and neighbors in attendance. This new facility will expand arts and communication spaces for Boyer College.
• Opera PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Temple University and Opera Philadelphia embarked on a multifaceted collaboration including commercial recordings of 'Complications In Sue' and 'Sleepers Awake'. The partnership includes student entrepreneurship opportunities and follows the organizations' collaboration on the February world premiere recording of Complications in Sue. The New York Times covered this partnership as a unique industry collaboration.
• Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Temple University signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a partnership with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts. This partnership will connect students, artists and audiences across the Avenue of the Arts and strengthen Philadelphia's cultural corridor through joint performances and educational initiatives.
• Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Amsterdam Conservatory)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoyer hosts a jazz student exchange program with the prestigious Conservatorium van Amsterdam, allowing students to participate in international exchange experiences that broaden their musical education and cultural perspectives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eastman School of Music: Music school within the University of Rochester offering BM, MM and DMA degrees and a strong jazz program. Competes with Boyer's performance, jazz and doctoral offerings at the same tier of selectivity.
• Peabody Institute: Conservatory within Johns Hopkins University offering BM, MM and DMA programs in classical and jazz performance plus dance minor. Highly comparable size, structure and embedded-university model.
• Curtis Institute of Music: Elite conservatory located in the same Philadelphia market as Boyer, offering BM, MM and PD diplomas in classical performance, composition and opera. Directly competes for the same auditioned local and international talent pool.
• Berklee College of Music: Large independent music college in Boston known for jazz, contemporary and music technology programs. Competes with Boyer's jazz studies, music technology and performance degrees for top applicants nationally and internationally.
• Manhattan School of Music: NYC-based conservatory offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees across classical and jazz disciplines. Comparable in mission, degree structure and audition-based admissions model.
• Carnegie Mellon University School of Music: Music school within Carnegie Mellon offering BM and MM degrees in performance and composition with strong technology and drama overlap. Competes for the same crossover tech-music candidates as Boyer's music technology track.
• Oberlin Conservatory of Music: Conservatory within Oberlin College offering BM, MM and dual-degree programs with strong jazz and contemporary focus. Directly comparable peer for students weighing residential conservatory experiences.
• New England Conservatory: Independent Boston conservatory offering BM, MM and DMA degrees in classical, jazz and contemporary music. Directly comparable to Boyer in program mix, selectivity and audience-recital model.
• USC Thornton School of Music: Music school within a major private research university offering BM, MM and DMA programs plus classical, jazz and music technology tracks. Comparable in research-university embedded model and broad program portfolio including dance.
• University of the Arts: Philadelphia-based university consolidating music, dance, theater and visual arts schools under one institution. Operates in the same metro catchment with overlapping degree programs in dance and music.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/boyercollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoyerCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/BoyerCollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@boyercollege

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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