B.A. in Music

As a music major, a student concentrates in one of eight emphases ranging from 56 to 86 credits. A grade of “C” or better in any course counts toward the major, except where otherwise specified.
B. A. in Music (view course requirements by area of study)

Students pursuing a B.A. in Visual and Performing Arts with a concentration in music take core courses in music and the visual and performing arts. The program is designed to be as flexible as possible to accommodate the student’s needs and interests by including 18 credits of electives in other arts disciplines. Students gain a strong foundation in music by taking core music courses in performance, musicianship, theory, history, and composition.

B.A. in Visual and Performing Arts

This one-year program is designed for students who have already earned a bachelors degree in music, and who are interested in further preparing for entry to graduate school, a professional music career, and/or specializing in contemporary music.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in American Contemporary Music

Students may elect to minor in music by taking 18 required credits.

All music majors registering for MUSC 193, 194 or 390 (private instruction) are expected to perform each semester in a music forum (Music 191), with the exception of the first semester of study, when public performance is at the discretion of the instructor.

All other students registered for MUSC 190 may perform in a student recital upon the recommendation of their instructor. A faculty jury examination is required of all music majors in performance studies at the end of each semester

Faculty advisors are available every semester for guidance in all aspects of the music curriculum. Contact Prof. Nancy Beith (beith@umbc.edu).