WHAT IS MUSIC?
This major is part of the Fine Arts and Design Exploration Group
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:
- Bachelor of Arts with a major in music*
- Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Music History
- Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Jazz Studies
*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:
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:
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