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The Bachelor of Music serves as the foundational professional qualification in musical studies. This program focuses primarily on cultivating the technical abilities, conceptual understanding, and artistic awareness crucial for a musician's career. The curriculum's core consists of 27 credit hours covering essential musical competencies required across all music degree tracks. These include classes in music theory, ear training, historical music studies, and conducting techniques.
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application.
Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.