Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry

Are students drawn to the excitement of entertainment? Ever wonder how concerts, recordings and productions get brought to life? Jobs that are inside the music industry have the bright lights, perks and the love of music rolled into one. By pursuing TROY’s bachelor’s in music with a concentration in music industry, students can see where music will take them

Troy University’s music industry degree is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of time-tested business practices and changing technology trends combined with in-depth musical study. All their classes are taught by highly skilled faculty within the John M. Long School of Music who are world-class teachers, scholars, conductors, composers and performers.

Throughout student's music industry classes at Troy University, they will receive instruction in areas including songwriting, recording studios, music technologies, studio repair, marketing of recorded music, arts management and concert producing. Within their courses, they will learn more about diverse musical traditions from around the globe and gain an understanding of the practices and inter-relationships within the music industry including the areas of retail, recording, distribution, legal aspects, publishing media and employment. They will also study computer-based applications currently used in the music industry for audio production including MIDI sequencing, multi-track recording, audio editing and music notation.

Within their courses, students will also have exciting opportunities such to develop, stage and present music concert productions in a variety of performance environments. These events will give them a real-world understanding of artist management, production and equip them with the knowledge of how to develop a show, manage a venue, market an event and manage a show’s booking and touring.

The music industry is a vibrant and exciting merger of art and business. In TROY’s music industry program, students are provided with real-world, educational experiences designed to prepare them for a professional career in music. Whether in the form of an internship, or volunteering to invest their time and talents in local productions, they can take advantage of all the opportunities TROY’s music industry program offers to gain hands-on experience while pursing your degree. By playing a part in concerts, festivals and recording studio sessions, students can produce a diverse portfolio to help them impress future employers as they prepare to enter the industry.