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The Bachelor of Music program prepares students for advanced studies or professional careers in musical performance. Music Performance majors can focus on various specializations including voice, piano, guitar, strings, winds, percussion, or commercial music. The Music Department provides degree options such as 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 enroll in courses that build a comprehensive cultural foundation for careers in teaching, performance, audio technology, production, graduate studies, and other music-related fields. All university students can participate in diverse musical ensembles, including Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band, Marching Band/Basketball Band, Idaho State-Civic Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber/Concert Choir, Opera Workshop, Jazz Big Band, Video Game Music Ensemble, and various chamber groups for woodwind, brass, percussion, string, vocal, and keyboard instruments. ISU's music program offers exceptional experiences and collaboration opportunities with passionate faculty and visiting artists at the renowned L. E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, a cutting-edge performance venue recognized among the finest in the country.