Music ,BA
Brass, Fine Arts, Horn, Keyboard, Musicologist, Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds, artistic, arts, music, voice
Are you looking for a flexible degree that enables you to develop multiple musical competencies? This program is designed for you --- you'll have the freedom to explore diverse musical skills while you pursue your academic and professional goals.
The Bachelor of Arts program in music offers students a well-rounded liberal arts education with a strong foundation in music theory and history. Through lessons on their primary instrument and a comprehensive curriculum, students explore music as a reflection of human history, cultural heritage and social behavior. This flexible degree can be combined with another major or minor at ASU, enabling students to tailor their academic journey to their specific interests and career goals.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
Any math course that meets the MATH designation. - Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Important: Applicants must submit an ASU application for undergraduate admission in addition to a separate School of Music, Dance and Theatre application.
Students must submit a separate music application which includes:
- personal statement
- resume detailing their engagement with music
- an example of the applicant's musicianship (e.g., YouTube video recording, SoundCloud page, Demo CD, blog, podcast, compositions, research paper on music)
- any other materials that showcase musicianship (repertoire list, additional examples of musicianship)
Students who wish to take studio instruction as part of the degree program must audition for the appropriate performance faculty members. Students choosing to audition for lessons should prepare the audition repertoire and sign up for an audition in the music application as indicated on the School of Music, Dance and Theatre website.
Application Deadlines: Students should review the complete music deadline information.
Spring admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is October 15.
Fall admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is January 5.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer applicants: Transfer of courses from other accredited institutions is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio and class piano courses with respect to performance standards.
Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the institute must complete a minimum of 15 resident credit hours in the major as approved by the faculty.
Application Deadlines: Students should review the complete music deadline information.
Spring admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is October 15.
Fall admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is January 5.
A current ASU student should submit the separate School of Music, Dance and Theatre supplemental application and adhere to the deadlines listed above. Students who want to change their major to the BA in music should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program. In addition, students who are interested in auditioning for lessons as a part of the curriculum should contact mdtadmissions@asu.edu to schedule an audition.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Analyze key creative and artistic processes from at least two musical styles and historical periods.
- Analyze specific musical products within the context of a specific historic or cultural tradition.
- Write research papers applying the conventions of scholarly discourse in music.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, music students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Graduates are prepared to work in various professional or entrepreneurial capacities, including:
- music criticism and research, ethnomusicology and musicology
- music entrepreneurship, concert management and promotion
- music publishing
- performing in community and professional ensembles in a variety of styles and traditions
- teaching in a private studio or community program
Many graduates pursue a master's degree or a doctorate in music or another professional field.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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1.1%
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$62,940
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-9.4%
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$38,150
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1.2%
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Not available
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8.2%
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$82,530
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School of Music, Dance and Theatre
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MUSIC E167
MDTAdmissions@asu.edu
480-965-5069
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
