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The Bachelor of Arts in Music is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program where students complete a twelve-hour music specialization alongside twelve hours in a complementary non-music discipline. General education requirements may also apply. Often, coursework from a secondary major, minor, or certificate program can fulfill the non-music study requirement. Music B.A. candidates must choose a specialization from the available options. Admission is required for composition, musicology-ethnomusicology, music and media, or music and health specializations, while other students should review the Self-Directed Study Concentration guidelines.
This program caters to aspiring composers working across diverse media formats, including film scores, video game soundtracks, and traditional concert pieces. Participants receive personalized instruction from selected composition faculty and participate in weekly Composition Forum sessions. The curriculum is tailored to individual objectives through collaboration with faculty advisors. This path also serves as excellent preparation for graduate studies in these disciplines.