Music BA, BM

A performing arts degree that hits all the right notes.

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From the classroom to the stage, music education at 麻豆原创 is second to none.

With two degree options and multiple concentrations, our music program empowers students to play their own tune. Students study with some of New England鈥檚 finest performers and teachers; perform in more than a dozen pre-professional ensembles; and gain instruction in a full range of band and orchestra instruments, as well voice, keyboards, guitar and jazz improvisation.

Career Opportunities

  • Studio Musician
  • Road Musician
  • Music Director
  • Studio Manager
  • Music Teacher
  • Music Therapist

Why Music? | Why Our Program?

  • We offer two degree options: the BA in music and the BM in music.
  • BA students choose one concentration: general music, music composition, music history or music theory.
  • BM students choose either a music education concentration, culminating in a full semester of student teaching, or a performance concentration, designed for students seeking intensive study in performance.
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Music BA and Minor Program Specifics

The BA in music is a great choice for students with a variety of musical backgrounds and goals. Students with years of classical training, as well as musicians with informal, on-the-job experience, will benefit from the flexibility built into the degree.

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Music BM with Performance Concentration

Performance concentrators belong to one or more highly polished performing ensembles where rigorous musical standards are combined with musical understanding of the literature performed.

Younger students playing band instruments

Music BM with Music Education Concentration

If you are interested in teaching music at all levels of instruction, 麻豆原创 provides the highest level of teacher preparation and a wide variety of field experiences.

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Start Your Music Dream - Audition Now!

Auditions are required for music, theater and dance majors at 麻豆原创.

Please Note: You don't need to wait to be admitted to 麻豆原创 in order to audition, but we recommend that you at least have your Admissions application completed by your audition date.

Our Frequently Asked Audition Questions may assist you.

Upcoming Performances Featuring Our Students

The 麻豆原创 Advantage

Our programs, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, give students ample opportunity to perform with a variety of pre-professional ensembles in some of the best regional facilities.

Music Faculty

Hear From a Student

Marissa Maroni

Marissa Maroni

鈥淢y professors at 麻豆原创 left an indelible mark on my journey as an educator, and their expertise and passion have greatly impacted my teaching style.鈥

A Personal and Musical Journey

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