Music Degree

About The Degree:

Music is a universal language! The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides a general foundation in music, including professional preparation for individuals interested in selected fields of study within the discipline of music. You'll find an environment of cultural enrichment that works in concert with our International Mission. Some of the finest musicians in the region and the nation have received our bachelor’s degree with a major in music. These individuals play in nationally-known orchestras, work in arranging or have gone on to obtain master's and even doctoral degrees.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Your Future with Our Music Degree

As a graduate of Missouri Southern's Music program, you'll harness your passion for music into a fulfilling, life-long career. Picture yourself in one of these positions:

• Perform at weddings and other events.
• Teach students in private music lessons.
• Perform in establishments and concert venues that regularly showcase live music.

What You'll Learn:

• The music major will demonstrate effective keyboard skills in playing the piano both as a performer and accompanist.
• The successful graduate from the Music program will develop a broad base of knowledge in music history, including literature, composers, genres, and styles.
• The successful graduate from the Music program will identify, distinguish, and notate written and aural elements of music theory.
• The successful graduate from the Music program will perform as soloists and ensemble members in their primary instrument at a level commensurate with their degree program.

This Degree is Great for You if:

• You're interested in musical performance as a career.
• You plan to attain a master's or doctorate degree.
• You're interested in composition and arranging.
• You want music to be both an avocation and a vocation!

Options:

Current Catalog

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Music
Bachelor of Arts - Music with Concentration in Instrumental Performance
Bachelor of Arts - Music with Concentration in Keyboard Performance
Bachelor of Arts - Music with Concentration in Vocal
Bachelor of Arts - Music with Concentration in Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Arts - Music with Electives Outside Field

Bachelor of Science in Education

Music Education - Instrumental, Grades K-12
Music - Vocal, Grades K-12

Minor

Music Minor

Certificate

Music: Ensemble Performance Certificate
Music: Music Industry Certificate
Musical Theatre Certificate
Music: Jazz Studies Certificate