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The School of Music offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music provides students an opportunity to synthesize intensive study of music with a liberal arts education applicable to a variety of career interests. The program includes training in music theory, music history/literature, performance ensembles and applied music. Rigorous coursework in music is balanced by significant opportunities for training, research and development in other academic areas. This program is particularly well suited to students with broad ranging artistic and academic interests, and who wish to utilize their music education to advance their careers in unique directions.
Students in this major are talented musicians who thrive in a musical environment while seeking other academic interests and career opportunities. This program is ideal for those students wishing to pursue a dual degree, a double major or a music major with a non-music minor.
RELATED MAJORS
AREAS OF STUDY
- Music Theory
- Aural Skills
- Music History
- Piano
- Private Weekly Instrumental or Vocal Lessons
- Ensembles
- Advanced Study in Music Analysis, Orchestration, and Harmonic Forms
- Independent Research
CAREER OPTIONS
- Collegiagte-Level Teaching
- Academic Textbook Publishing
- Music and Arts Advocacy
- Music Educator
- Vocational Composition and Arranging
- Academic and Non-Academic Writing
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Music Theory
- Music Business
- Music Education
- Music Therapy
What’s special about this program?
This major can be personalized to fit the academic and professional pursuits of each student, individualized to incorporate minors, Honors Degrees, Degrees with Distinction, Service-Learning, study abroad, and research. We maintain a low student-to-faculty ratio and small classes, providing access to a passionate, invested, and highly accomplished faculty of professionally active performers, composers, educators, theorists, and musicologists. The study of music at Delaware is enriched by nearly 300 performances each year by faculty, students, ensembles, and guest artists. Additionally, the vast musical resources of Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City are easily accessible to our majors.
Get Involved
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Xi Mu Chapter)
Sigma Alpha Iota (Eto Rho Chapter)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
The Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI)
American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
The Jazz Educators and Performers Association (JEPA)
Music Management Student Association (MMSA)
College Music Society (UD Student Chapter)
Music Theory Society of the Mid-Atlantic
American Musicological Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
A cappella and other musical groups
Nationally Connected Organizations
Ensemble Opportunities
Sample curriculum
| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| MATH113 | Contemporary Mathematics or higher
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MUSC153/154
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Private Study |
MUSC175
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Class Piano I |
MUSC185/186 |
Aural Skills I & II |
MUSC195
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Music Theory I |
UNIV101
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First Year Experience |
Foreign Language Requirement
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Ensemble Participation (varied)
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| University Breadth Requirements |
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MUSC211
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Music History & Ideas
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MUSC253/254
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Private Study |
MUSC285/286
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Aural Skills III & IV |
MUSC196/295
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Music Theory II & III |
University Breadth Requirements
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Ensemble Participation (varied)
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Foreign Language Requirement
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XX105/XX106 |
MUSC296
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Music Theory IV |
Music History: Narratives & Period |
Music History Narratives: Choose 1 from MUSC212 or MUSC213 Music History Period: Choose 1 from MUSC314, MUSC315, MUSC316, MUSC317
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Foreign Language Requirement
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XX107 |
Elective Courses
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University Breadth Requirements
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Multicultural Requirement
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MUSC411
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Topics in Music History |
MUSC499
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Music Portfolio Capstone Project (Capstone Requirement) |
Discovery Learning Experience
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| University Breadth Requirements |
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| Elective Courses |
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