Bachelor of Arts - Music - General

The California State University, Bakersfield's Music Program contributes to the musical, intellectual, and cultural environment of the university and surrounding region through programs of study and courses for music majors, minors, general education students, and liberal studies students; music electives for non-majors; and concerts, recitals, workshops, and festivals that provide performance opportunities for students and feature distinguished guest artists. The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers a robust undergraduate musical education set within a broader liberal arts curriculum. This program rests upon foundational studies in performance, music theory and analysis, musicianship, music history and literature, and music technology. 

The General Music emphasis features significant elective content in and beyond music, preparing students for graduate studies in performance, composition, music theory, and musicology, or for a life of musical fulfillment in conjunction with any number of careers.