Music

music

WHAT IS MUSIC?

This major is part of the Fine Arts and Design Exploration Group

Music Major Website

Music Minor

The Department of Music offers a variety of undergraduate degrees. Whether you are preparing for a career as a performer or educator or you simply want to learn more about music, the Department of Music has a degree for you.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees:

*The Bachelor of Arts with a major in music allows students to pursue their love of music [their desire to study music]and at the same time pursue other academic interests, including majors or minors in other departments and programs within the University.

Bachelor of Music (BM) degrees.  

HOW TO DECLARE:

AUDITION. Auditions are typically held twice a year (once in December for spring admission and several dates in early spring for fall admission). Audition requirements can be found here. You can schedule an audition here.

 

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major Requirements Overview

 

HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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Typical courses for a first semester music major would include classes such as Class Instruction in Piano, Ear Training and Musicianship 1 and Harmony 1. However, you must contact the department for permission to add these courses.

Information on ensembles can be found here

 

POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Zippia Career Opportunities 

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UConn Majors to Careers Guides

 

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