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The Music Department at UMSL focuses on education, creative research, and community engagement. As part of a leading research university, it upholds the institution's land-grant mission by enriching St. Louis's cultural landscape through exceptional and inclusive music education programs.
NASM-accredited, the department offers students professional facilities including practice rooms, performance spaces, a recital venue, and a specialized music technology lab. Both students and faculty regularly perform at the renowned Touhill Performing Arts Center, which also functions as an educational hub for the region.
Share the transformative power of music.
A music degree equips students to become tomorrow's artists, emphasizing essential skills like discipline, teamwork, innovation, and flexibility in musical careers.
The Bachelor of Music program integrates performance, scholarship, pedagogy, and technology to develop modern musicians, with specialization options in:
Music Business
Composition
K-12 Music Education
Instrumental or Vocal Performance
Music Theory