Bachelor of Arts - Music

Here’s why the music program stands out: 

• Learn directly from and collaborate with experienced professional musicians.  
• Master the technical skills and confidence needed to flourish as a professional musician.  
• Seize opportunities to record and perform at prestigious on-campus events, including graduations, and venture off-campus, such as performances at Carnegie Hall.  
• Refine sound and capture music in professional on-campus recording spaces.  
• Dive into a vast repertoire, from classical masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary works, including brand-new pieces composed by peers and instructors.

There are many exciting ways to put music studies to work:  

• Performer  
• Instructor  
• Band manager  
• Program director 
• Instrument and equipment repair 
• Music therapist

What students will learn:

• Broaden career opportunities by taking elective courses in chamber music, composition, conducting, production, and marketing.
• Choose from over a dozen ensembles—such as wind ensemble, choirs, orchestra, jazz, rock band, a cappella, and musical theater—with no scheduling conflicts.
• Add a music business minor to gain a better understanding of the professional side of performing.