Academics · School of Arts & Humanities

Bachelor of Arts

Music

Read, compose, and perform music in a nurturing department, with a path in performance or the music business.

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  • DegreeB.A. in Music
  • Credit hours120
  • ConcentrationsMusic · Music Business
  • FormatOn campus
About the Program

Find your sound.

The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Music or Music Business, with specialized musical training within a liberal arts education.

  • Read, compose, performImprove your ability to read, compose, and perform music.
  • Prepare for what’s nextGet ready for graduate programs or careers in music.
  • Study many traditionsMusic from a variety of cultures and time periods.
  • Take the stageMany chances to perform as a soloist and in ensembles.
Choose Your Concentration

Two paths. One strong core.

Both concentrations share applied lessons, music theory, music history, and a senior research and recital.

Music concentration

Built for performers and future music scholars.

Applied lessons, theory, history, conducting, and a senior recital. 42 credit hours in the major.

  • Applied Music, every year
  • Music Theory I–IV
  • Music History I–III
  • Conducting
  • Senior Research and Recital
See major requirements
  • MUS 107P/V & 108P/V Class Piano or Class Voice
  • MUS 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 Applied Music
  • MUS 121 Music Theory I
  • MUS 122 Music Theory II
  • MUS 207P/V & 208P/V Class Piano or Class Voice
  • MUS 221 Music Theory III
  • MUS 222 Music Theory IV
  • MUS 244 Music History I
  • MUS 321 Counterpoint or MUS 421 Form and Analysis
  • MUS 331 Conducting
  • MUS 343 Music History II
  • MUS 344 Music History III
  • MUS 491 Senior Research/Recital I
  • MUS 492 Senior Research and Senior Recital

120 total credit hours. Full requirements and four-year plans are in the Academic Catalog.

Hands-On Learning

Learn it by doing it.

  • Every semesterApplied lessonsPrivate study in brass, percussion, piano, strings, voice, or woodwinds.
  • Senior yearSenior recitalResearch and perform your senior recital.
  • ThroughoutEnsemblesPerform in solo and ensemble settings.
  • MajorConductingLearn to lead an ensemble.
Where It Can Lead

Careers Music majors pursue.

Explore real career paths, with pay and job outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career information comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Some careers require graduate or professional degrees, certification, or licensure.

Faculty & Contact

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