The Bachelor of Arts music major provides students with a broad foundation for studying, performing and communicating about music.

The major includes core classes in music theory and history, applied instruction and ensemble involvement within a Liberal Arts context. Students have a great deal of flexibility in determining their possible minors or may choose to double major in a number of other disciplines. A semester of study abroad may be included in the degree.

A senior capstone project is presented with direction from a faculty mentor. This may be research driven, performance related, or a combination of both. Students are encouraged to develop independent work that may combine various disciplines. The B.A. in music is an excellent choice for many transfer students as well as students who wish to consider future graduate study.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree allows students to prepare for professional music careers or graduate study in Music or Liberal Arts. The degree may lead to some of the following possible careers:

Arranger
Band leader
College professor
Composer
Conductor
Copyright specialist
Film music director/editor
Free-lance performer
Music critic/journalist
Music editor and publisher
Music educator
Music librarian
Music software programmer
Music theater director
Musicologist
Orchestra librarian
Orchestrator
Private studio teacher
Recording technician/engineer/mixer
Songwriter
Studio musician