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Music Majors

The Department of Music offers both the Bachelor of Arts with a major in music and the Bachelor of Music with majors in: Theory/Composition; Applied Music-Voice; Applied Music-Instrumental; Applied Music-Piano; Music Education-Instrumental; and Music Education-Choral/General. Depending on the degree program and concentration chosen, course requirements and sequence will vary. The total number of credits required to graduate ranges from 124 to 134 according to the program.

The Bachelor of Arts in music is structured to provide broad coverage of music theory, music history/literature and applied music combined with a liberal arts education applicable to a variety of career interests. Many students in this major are talented musicians who have studied an instrument extensively during their high school years and want to continue their musical studies while exploring other academic and career interests.

The Bachelor of Music in music education is designed specifically to educate and provide certification for those intending to teach music in elementary or secondary schools. The major offers two tracks: instrumental music education and choral/general music education. Students in both tracks are able to gain classroom experience through extensive, field-based teaching opportunities that begin as early as the sophomore year.

The Bachelor of Music in applied music is designed to develop the highest level of proficiency in instrumental or vocal performance. Applied music concentrations are available in band or orchestral instruments, piano, organ, classical guitar and voice. Electric bass is not available as a major. Students interested in studying bass must major in upright string bass.

The Bachelor of Music in theory/composition emphasizes instruction in musical composition and theory.

Students taking private study of applied music (as majors, minors or music merit) must participate in a large ensemble. Instrumental music majors may be required to participate in more than one large ensemble, including those students in Marching Band. All music majors must audition every semester for large ensemble participation. Auditions take place the day before classes begin in August and February.

Typical Career Paths for Graduates

Paths chosen by our graduates in music include teaching in elementary or secondary school or in a studio or conservatory setting; performing as a soloist, chamber or orchestral musician; continuing with graduate-level study; composing or arranging musical works; teaching in college or university; and pursuing careers in music librarianship, music publishing or business-related areas of the music industry.