BA in Music - Performance in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

The Arthur Satz Department of Music at the University of Rochester provides a bachelor of arts (BA) in music, a minor option, and diverse technical and non-technical courses. Students may also enroll in Eastman School of Music courses, available to all qualified students with the necessary prerequisites.
Collaborating with the Eastman School of Music, the Arthur Satz Department offers a BA in music. This program combines academic coursework, private lessons, and ensemble participation to develop knowledge of musical theory, historical contexts, and compositional techniques while promoting performance excellence. While rigorous, the music major accommodates students pursuing double majors or pre-professional tracks like pre-law or pre-medicine.
University regulations limit concentration coursework to a maximum of 80 credit hours.
Music department undergraduates frequently conduct research through independent studies, often aligned with their specialization. Working closely with faculty advisors, students develop and execute research projects, with ongoing opportunities for faculty consultation.
Undergraduate music research encompasses scholarly work (analytical and historical studies), creative compositions (including musical theater and chamber pieces), and performance-based projects.