Degrees

Entrance Audition: To be admitted to a music major program, students must complete an audition for the music faculty. This is done during Scholarship Auditions or Fall Juries following the first semester of private instruction.

Ensemble Requirement: Music majors are required to participate every semester in at least one music ensemble specified in their major. Exceptions are granted automatically to students studying away or student teaching.

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Bachelor of Music in Performance

For dedicated musicians seeking the highest professional goals and achievement in performance. 84 semester hours in Music.

Concentrations in:

  • Instrumental Performance
  • Piano Performance
  • Organ Performance
  • Vocal Performance

Bachelor of Musical Arts

For those seeking to combine a broader, liberal arts education with a professional degree in music. A non-music cognate (a minor or second major outside of music) is required. 62 semester hours in Music.

Bachelors of Music Education

For those seeking to teach music in schools. 87 semester hours in Music plus 17 hours in the School of Education. Under normal circumstances, a 9-semester program, including student teaching in the final semester.

  • K-12, Choral Concentration, with an Elementary (K-6) or Secondary (7-12) focus
  • K-12, Band Concentration, with an Elementary (K-6) or Secondary (7-12) focus
  • K-12, Orchestra Concentration, with an Elementary (K-6) or Secondary (7-12) focus

Bachelor of Music in Composition

For those seeking careers in composition. 84 semester hours.

Bachelor of Arts

A liberal arts degree with a focus in music. A non-music cognate (a minor or second major outside of music) is required. 48 semester hours in Music.

Minor

  • Music – General (22 semester hours)
  • A Specialized Minor in Composition, Instrumental, Organ, Piano, Voice or Jazz (32 semester hours).