Music
Studying music has a significant impact on creativity, memorization, discipline, and other skills needed to succeed in life.
Music, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is offered by the College of Liberal Arts at MTSU. The Bachelor of Arts music major provides students with a broad foundation for studying, performing, and communicating about music. The major includes core classes in music theory and history, applied instruction, and ensemble involvement within a Liberal Arts context. Students have a great deal of flexibility in determining their possible minors or may choose to double major in other disciplines. A senior capstone project is presented with direction from a faculty mentor. This may be research-driven, performance related, or a combination of both. Students are encouraged to develop independent work that may combine various disciplines.
The B.A. in Music is an excellent choice for new and transfer students who wish to consider future graduate study. In addition, all prospective new or transfer undergraduate music majors and minors are required to take the Music Theory and Aural Skills Diagnostic Exam to determine appropriate placement in the music theory program. For additional information and to schedule a time for the exam, contact the School of Music Office.
If you live in one of these states: AR GA WV DE; you may be able to attend MTSU at in-state rates under the Academic Common Market program.
News Briefs
Eight MTSU students win national competition, attend National Flute Convention
Eight Middle Tennessee State University students — a record number — qualified for and attended the prestigious National Flute Association, or NFA, Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier this month. “I was overjoyed and incredibly proud,” said Deanna Little, the students’ flute studies professor in the MTSU School of Music. “This is truly a wonderful and special group of students. They work together, [ Read More ]
News Briefs
Eight MTSU students win national competition, attend National Flute Convention
Eight Middle Tennessee State University students — a record number — qualified for and attended the prestigious National Flute Association, or NFA, Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier this month. “I was overjoyed and incredibly proud,” said Deanna Little, the students’ flute studies professor in the MTSU School of Music. “This is truly a wonderful and special group of students. They work together, [ Read More ]
Music, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree allows students to prepare for professional music careers or graduate study in Music or Liberal Arts. The degree may lead to some of the following possible careers:
- Arranger
- Band leader
- College professor
- Composer
- Conductor
- Copyright specialist
- Film music director/editor
- Free-lance performer
- Music critic/journalist
- Music editor and publisher
- Music educator
- Music librarian
- Music software programmer
- Music theater director
- Musicologist
- Orchestra librarian
- Orchestrator
- Private studio teacher
- Recording technician/engineer/mixer
- Songwriter
- Studio musician
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
Working closely with a faculty mentor, the Bachelor of Arts in Music culminates in a Senior Capstone Project. This may be research driven, performance related, or a combination of both. The student is expected to develop their project through nine-credit hours of emphasis electives. The Capstone will be presented at the end of the senior year.
Public Accountability Notice
Middle Tennessee State University has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1970. The Bachelor of Music degree programs with concentrations in Instrumental Music Education and Vocal/General Music Education K-12 are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
To see data about the program, please visit this webpage: https://planeffectiveness.mtsu.edu/musicbachelor/.
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