The Music Major

The music major leads to the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Acceptance to all music programs requires a successful audition and/or supporting materials.

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Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music (BM) is an intensive, professionally-oriented degree, available in these concentrations:

Music Education Music Education Music Performance Performance (Classical) Jazz & African American Music Studies Jazz & African American Music Studies Composition Composition Music History Music History

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is designed as part of a liberal arts education experience, available in these concentrations:

Music Performance Applied Music (Classical Performance) Jazz & African American Music Studies Jazz & African American Music Studies Music History Music History Music Theory Music Theory

Music Major Requirements

All music degrees include:

Core Classes (music theory, aural skills, history & literature)
Applied Music (performance studio and/or ensembles)
Courses specific to your concentration(s)

Music Major & Minor Checklists Music Major Sample Degree Plans Undergraduate Ensemble Requirements

Department of Music and Dance

Apply now for the Music major or minor, or the Dance major, and join us in 2025! We offer Conservatory-level training with a caring community supporting you along the way.

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