This Bachelor of Arts program in Performance Based Pedagogy, offered at the Augustana Campus, focuses on the integration of music performance with pedagogical principles. Students have the opportunity to specialize in one of four streams: voice, keyboarding, conducting, or comprehensive music. The curriculum likely includes intensive performance training in the chosen stream alongside coursework in music theory, music history, and pedagogical techniques relevant to music performance instruction. The Augustana campus is known for its close-knit community and strong student-faculty connections.

Career options for graduates with a BA in Performance Based Pedagogy can include teaching applied music privately or in community music schools, directing school or community ensembles (depending on the stream), working as accompanists or collaborative musicians, and potentially pursuing further studies in performance or music education. The specialized streams allow for focused skill development in a specific area of music performance and teaching.

The University of Alberta is a top 100 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2025) and ranks #6 worldwide for global impact (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024). The Augustana Campus offers a unique small campus experience with an exclusive focus on undergraduate degrees, fostering a close-knit community and strong student-faculty connections. Located about an hour north of Edmonton in Camrose, it provides a more intimate learning environment while still being part of a globally recognized university. The opportunity to focus studies in a specific performance stream (voice, keyboarding, conducting, or comprehensive music) allows for tailored professional development.