BA in Music in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston

Get ready for a professional journey in music or education. The Music bachelor's program provides thorough training for careers in performance, composition, or teaching. Whether you're an enthusiastic performer, budding composer, or dedicated music researcher, UMass Boston's practical program creates a dynamic and encouraging space to nurture your musical abilities while discovering diverse traditions and styles.

Music BA graduates will:

Develop advanced musical skills applicable to various career paths.
Achieve mastery of their primary instrument, keyboard skills, score analysis, ear training, and sight singing, along with deep knowledge of both Western and global music traditions in history, theory, and performance.
Recognize connections between music and other performing arts like theater and dance.
Gain extensive performance experience across different ensembles and repertoire, including unconventional works.
Comprehend music through historical, cultural, and creative lenses with substantial exposure to musicology, ethnomusicology, and composition studies.