Bachelor of Music - Music - Composition

The department of Music at Murray State University has been a member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1936 and has a long and outstanding tradition of excellence. Graduates with degrees in music from Murray State serve as leading musicians in various roles, including opera singers, popular recording artists, professional symphony musicians, jazz educators, songwriters, recording engineers, television writers, public school music teachers, university music department chairs, instrument technicians, church musicians, and college music teachers. Within this academic framework, the department provides a comprehensive music education for aspiring professional teachers, performers, and composers. The outstanding faculty, facilities, and resources are why the department is highly regarded as the musical center of the region.