Performance Emphasis

The Bachelor of Music (BM), Performance Emphasis is a professional music degree. By focusing on the development of skills, concepts and sensitivities essential for success as a performing musician, students work to achieve a high level of technical competence in their performing area while gaining a broad knowledge of music theory, history and literature.

Use the links below to see a sample 4-year degree completion plan for your specific area of focus.

Education Emphasis

The Bachelor of Music (BM), Education Emphasis track is a four-year program that provides initial training for a career in teaching music. This professional music degree is followed by a one-year Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program which completes the requirements for the initial teaching-certificate in music K-12. 

Use the links below to see a sample 4-year degree completion plan for your specific area of focus. 

Auditions/Entrance Evaluation

All incoming students who wish to major in music should have an initial entrance- evaluation before their degree program begins. Whether in person or by video (live or recorded), students should prepare at least two contrasting solos that display their proficiency on their primary instrument or voice. This process helps place students into the correct level of private lessons and determine their readiness for the Major Ensemble and Master Class.