B.A. in Music

Program Overview

The B.A. in music offers students the opportunity to study performance, composition, theory, and technology in a liberal arts setting. Students learn to understand and appreciate music as an art form and as a reflection of deeper cultural contexts. Through playing, singing, and reading music, they expand the musical vocabulary and imagination that enable them to work independently and develop the ability for deeper study.

This degree is ideal for a double major within the College of Arts and Sciences, or a dual degree with one of UVM’s other Colleges.

Our alumni have gone on to pursue postgraduate studies in music (Boston University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, New England Conservatory of Music) or perform, produce, compose, and teach music.

Students pursuing this degree are required to choose a concentration: Classical Performance, Jazz Studies, Composition and Literature, or Technology and Business (see Concentrations tab).

Concentrations

Jazz Studies

Composition/Theory

Technology/Business

Classical Performance

Curriculum

From UVM Catalogue: Music B.A. Requirements

Admissions

View B.A. Music Audition Requirements

Outcomes

Upon completion of the BA in Music degree with a Classical Performance concentration, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate advanced skill on a single instrument or voice
2. Describe and apply intermediate music theory knowledge and skills
3. Describe and apply intermediate music history and literature knowledge
4. In their professional life (after graduating) alumni apply skills, knowledge, and proficiency attained

After Graduation

Careers

• Performer
• School music teacher or band director
• Private teacher
• Producer

Where alumni work

• Burlington Music Dojo
• Champlain Philharmonic
• Carnegie Hall
• New York Choral Society
• Vermont Sound and Light
• Vermont Youth Orchestra Association
• VT public schools