Undergraduate Programs

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education is designed specifically to educate and provide certification for those intending to teach music in elementary or secondary schools. The major offers two tracks: instrumental music education and choral/general music education. Qualified students may apply for the 4+1 program in the junior year, for the opportunity to earn a B.M. in Music Education and M.M. in Teaching in a total of five years.

The Bachelor of Music in Music History and Literature focuses on the history of Western music. It is primarily designed for students who wish to pursue graduate study in musicology.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Industry Studies provides opportunities that prepare students for administrative careers within the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors of the music industry. Also available is a 4+1 program for an MBA.

Students in the Bachelor of Music in Music Theory​ take a broad array of music theory courses beyond the theory core, including counterpoint, keyboard harmony, orchestration, and advanced, topic-based seminars in music analysis and interpretation.