Special Opportunities
Take advantage of all the special opportunities in Concordia's music department, such as studying abroad and community activities and outreach.
School of Arts and Sciences
Music Degrees
If you desire to make music your life's calling, a music major at Concordia is for you.
At Concordia, you will learn about music history, theory, world music, and sing or play in one of our ensembles.
Choosing music as a major or minor is your first step toward a variety of options, including teaching music, pursuing grad school in music performance, or can be a way to display your creative expression while pursuing a second degree in another field.
Types of Music Degrees
Bachelor of Music
While earning a Bachelor of Music degree, about two-thirds of your coursework will be in music. While some of the liberal arts requirements are waived for Bachelor of Music students, you'll still have the opportunity to take a few classes outside of the music department to ensure a well-rounded education. An is required for acceptance into the Bachelor of Music program. Please contact Kristen Hatfield if you have questions about the audition process.
Bachelor of Arts in Music
While earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, you will major in music with all of the benefits of a liberal arts education. Approximately one-third of your coursework will be in music, with the rest fulfilling the core liberal arts requirements, including a minor area of study if you choose. An is required for acceptance into the Bachelor of Arts music education program, but the Bachelor of Arts general music degree does not require an audition.
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Business Entrepreneurship
While earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, you will major in music and business entrepreneurship with all of the benefits of a liberal arts education. Students seeking this new major will earn 26 credits in musicianship (8 credits of which also fulfill core requirements), 16 credits in performance/music electives, and 31 credits in business and entrepreneurship courses, with the rest fulfilling the core liberal arts requirements.
Minors in Music
Similar to our general music major, our music minors are designed to accompany other Bachelor of Arts majors at Concordia.
The requirements for music minors include 26 credits and encompass music studies, applied lessons, and ensemble participation. In addition, 12 unique credits in the area of church music studies are needed for the church music minor. Music majors may also enroll in the church music minor.
Drawing from Concordia's outstanding music and education programs, our advanced degree in music education is ideal for passionate educators seeking effective methods to encourage and engage their students through music instruction, in whatever context you teach (elementary, general music, band, choir, orchestra, or private lessons). The program curriculum will introduce new instructional approaches and strategies, influencing stronger connections with your students through music.
Programs of Study
Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music (K-12 Music Education) — Instrumental Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in Music (K-12 Music Education) — Vocal Emphasis
Bachelor of Music in Music Education — Instrumental Emphasis
Bachelor of Music in Music Education — Vocal Emphasis
Music Performance
Bachelor of Music in Performance — Instrumental
Bachelor of Music in Performance — Voice
Bachelor of Music in Performance — Piano
Music Composition
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Major in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Business Entrepreneurship
Minor in Music
General Music Minor
Church Music Minor
