Bachelor of Arts - Music - Performance

• This program features a combination of theory, history and applied courses to improve students’ technical skills as a musician, as well as a creative and critical thinker.
• In theory courses, they will learn the language of music, sight-singing, ear training and how to use technology to improve their practice.
• In history courses, they will learn music from the ancient Greeks to the present day, with opportunities to pursue research on the composers and topics that interest them.
• They will improve their playing and performing skills through music lessons and participation in at least one departmental ensemble.

The music major with performance emphasis is for students who intend to study music within a broad spectrum of liberal arts studies. The emphasis in performance may lead to a career in music as a private music teacher, church musician or performer or provide preparation for graduate school. It is assumed that this introductory course sequence will be supplemented by further studies in music.