Music

Hone your music skills through intensive coursework in performance skills and music instruction or focus on the academic study of music through courses in music theory, music history, world music, etc.

College
College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
Degree
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music
Program Type
Major
Minor
Subplans

For B.Mus.: Classical Guitar; Harp; Organ; Piano; String, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion; Voice | For B.A.: Academic Emphasis; Applied Emphasis

Theme
Arts, Design, & Performing Arts
Cultural Studies & Humanities
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If you are already a CLA student...

This major has an entrance requirement, which means you need to take additional action before declaring the major. (Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to: higher minimum GPA, prerequisite courses, personal statement, audition, portfolio review, etc.).

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Note: Only the Applied Emphasis requires an application and audition. The Academic Emphasis can be declared by emailing [email protected]

If you are not a CLA student...

This major has an entrance requirement, which means you need to take additional action before declaring the major. (Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to: higher minimum GPA, prerequisite courses, personal statement, audition, portfolio review, etc.).

View our Changing Colleges within the U page for more information on applying to CLA.

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