Bachelor of Arts in Music
The Bachelor of Arts in Music emphasizes a broad liberal arts education alongside comprehensive musical study. This degree is ideal for students who want to combine performance or composition with academic exploration, research, and secondary interests outside of music. Typical graduation takes four years of full-time study. Consider this path if you value flexibility, academic depth, and career options in education, arts administration, musicology, or further graduate study.
All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, official high school or Community College transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and for international students, TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applicants must complete a successful audition, either in-person or via video submission.
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To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music, students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit a final research or analytical paper in music. No terminal recital is required.
Bachelor of Music
The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree designed for students focusing on performance, composition, or applied music studies at an advanced level. Extensive performance training and rigorous academic study are required. Completion typically takes four years of full-time study. This degree is ideal for students aiming for a professional music career, advanced graduate study, or performance-intensive professions. Time-intensive practice and rehearsals should be considered when choosing this path.
All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, official high school or Community College transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and for international students, TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applicants must complete a successful audition, either in-person or via video submission.
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To earn a Bachelor of Music, students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.5, submit a final research or analytical paper in music, and perform a successful terminal recital.
