BA in Music

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

As a music major, you'll develop your performance abilities and explore the world's musical heritage from the Americas to Africa, Asia and Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East/West Asia. The music BA program provides opportunities for intensive study in applied music, the history of music, musical theory, and more. Grounded in the importance of cultural, geographical, and social contexts, our curriculum is distinguished by its focus on the study and performance of music from diverse cultures, including jazz and world music. In addition to the broad-ranging Music BA, music students can concentrate their studies in music education – earning licensure to teach, or music performance – for those looking for a career on stage. Technology is an important part of the curriculum, emphasizing skills for contemporary music and its integration with time-based arts such as computer music, dance, theater, video/film, and the visual arts. Your studies in music at UMassD will prepare you for careers in composition, education, performance, recording, and sound design – as well as for advanced study in music and related disciplines.

College of Visual and Performing Arts