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The Bachelor of Arts in Music program provides a comprehensive music education with supplementary coursework in arts and humanities disciplines. The Music Department features diverse degree options including Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Education in Music Education. Music majors engage in curriculum designed to cultivate cultural awareness while preparing for professional paths such as music instruction, performance, audio engineering, advanced studies, and various music industry roles. All university students can participate in musical ensembles, ranging from Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band and Marching Band/Basketball Band to the Idaho State-Civic Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, vocal groups, Opera Workshop, jazz ensembles, and specialized chamber groups for various instruments. The department, housed in the renowned L. E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, offers exceptional performance venues and collaborative opportunities with accomplished faculty and visiting artists at this nationally recognized facility.