BA in Music - Winds and Percussion in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in music offers undergraduate students comprehensive training in musical performance combined with a well-rounded liberal arts education. Students can specialize in jazz, piano, strings, voice, or winds and percussion, learning from distinguished faculty, participating in premier ensembles, and engaging with cutting-edge music history and theory courses. The program balances musical studies (40% of coursework) with general education and electives (60%), giving students the freedom to pursue additional interests, a minor, or even a dual major. This degree fosters profound dedication to musical performance while accommodating diverse academic pursuits.

Our woodwind, brass, and percussion faculty consists of top-tier soloists, chamber musicians, and orchestral performers committed to personalized, high-caliber instruction. Many hold positions with prestigious ensembles like the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic, and Washington National Opera Orchestra. Each year, students gain invaluable insights through masterclasses and workshops with visiting artists such as Robert Atherholt, Mark Nuccio, Adam Unsworth, Pius Cheng, and the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet.