BA in Music in Muncie United States | Ball State University

The Music Creation/Composition program hones your ability to craft original musical pieces for diverse settings including concert performances, cinematic soundtracks, interactive gaming, and beyond. This specialization offers personalized composition mentoring from our distinguished faculty, the adaptability of a BA/BS curriculum to explore broad musical disciplines, and extensive elective choices tailored to your passions. Course offerings span music technology, arrangement techniques, orchestration methods, scoring for visual productions, and additional creative avenues. The Applied Music track caters to students seeking to master their chosen instrument while maintaining a comprehensive musical education. Participants in this program can choose electives across the School's disciplines or deepen their performance training based on personal aspirations. This degree pairs exceptionally well with a minor from the School or as part of a dual-degree path with another university program. Our Music Exploration concentration provides maximum flexibility, enabling students to design a personalized musical curriculum aligned with their ambitions. This pathway perfectly complements students wishing to combine musical studies with fields like journalism, business administration, or other interdisciplinary pairings for a double major. Since no audition is required for entry, this program serves as an excellent starting point for students exploring music while considering potential transfers to alternative academic programs.