University Catalog 2024-2025

Music, BA

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music provides a unique general education that trains creative individuals to work in areas such as general performance or compositional techniques, musicology, ethnomusicology and music theory, becoming proficient in academic musical critique and general musical creativity. Courses in musicology and ethnomusicology provide the cultural and historical context needed for proper musical interpretation and creation and are also core courses for developing critical musical skills. Courses in music theory provide a core understanding of the basic principles of musical structures and musicianship that set the stage for musical experimentation and innovation as well as provide the tools for solid analytical skills for musical critique. Our undergraduate experience is characterized by small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and a menu of choices for one’s artistic production.