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Composition (B.M.)

As a composition major, you will gain a foundation in traditional Western art music, while having the opportunity to explore jazz, electronic music, film scoring, and other media

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Professor Posegate teaching  music history class
Music (B.A.)

In this degree program you can pursue liberal arts studies while building a strong background in music. About sixty percent of your coursework will be in the liberal arts in areas outside of music. You will study your major instrument and foundational areas of music—history, theory, aural skills, ensembles, and repertoire—as in other music degree programs.

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BA FAQs for Music Advisors

 

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Music in Combination with an Outside Field (B.M.)

This program combines professional education as a musician with focused study in a field of your choice outside of music. This degree is ideal for musicians who want to explore; it is for students with curiosity about connections and intersections.

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BMO FAQs for Music Advisors

BMO FAQs for Outside Field Advisors

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