Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Bachelor of Arts in Music integrates performance, music theory, and historical studies with broader liberal arts education, featuring specializations in Music, Music History and Literature, and Jazz Studies. Students enjoy the freedom to pursue interdisciplinary coursework, dual degrees, or minor programs.
The music history and literature track provides specialized training in musicology—exploring musical heritage across eras. This path involves advanced music history classes, language requirements, plus instruction in theory, analysis, and counterpoint. While centered on Western classical traditions, the curriculum also encompasses global music traditions, American popular genres, and critical listening skills.