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For Transfer as a Music Major
MUSIC MAJOR ADVISEMENT GUIDE
CAREERS IN MUSIC
Collaborative Piano/Piano Accompaniment; Commercial and Media Music/Contemporary Music Writing and
Production; Composition (Classical, Jazz, Contemporary Music); Conducting (Choral and Instrumental);
Ethnomusicology/World Music; Film/TV Scoring; Music Business/Management; Music Education; Music Industry;
Musicology/Music History; Music Engineering /Music Production/Music Technology; Music Theory; Music
Therapy; Performance (Vocal and Instrumental: Classical, Jazz, Opera, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Pop);
Recording Arts; Singer-Songwriting/Pop Music; and many more.
DEGREES IN MUSIC
Most university and conservatory degree programs will focus on either classical or jazz music. At the
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) level, you will usually find:
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree which has an Emphasis in Music, but is more of a well-rounded liberal-arts
type major.
• Bachelor of Music (B.M. or B.Mus.) degree which is a very intense music/performance-based degree,
typically designed for students who want to make a career out of music and/or music performance.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree which is more often found in the “visual” arts majors. However,
within the field of music, it is often associated with the “Musical Theatre” major.
CONSERVATORY VS. UNIVERSITY
Conservatories are schools that are focused exclusively on music. However, occasionally (for example, The
Juilliard School), conservatories have a wider focus covering music, dance, and drama.
Universities often have a “School of Music”, “College of Music”, or “Department of Music” within a larger
university setting. Universities offer a wider range of majors and degrees. They do not focus solely on the Music
majors.
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PREPARATION AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
MUSIC THEORY
For any degree in Music, students should start with MUSIC 1 (Music Fundamentals). Even students, who have
had extensive background in music already, typically need to start with MUSIC 1. (Exemptions can be made by the
Music Department Chair, on a case-by-case basis).
MUSIC STUDENTS SHOULD PLAN TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING CLASSES, IN THIS SEQUENCE ORDER*:
FIRST SEMESTER (OR SUMMER/WINTER SESSION):
MUSIC 1 (or 66)
SECOND SEMESTER:
MUSIC 2 and 6
THIRD SEMESTER:
MUSIC 3 and 7
FOURTH SEMESTER:
MUSIC 4 and 8
*Students you choose to pursue a non-performance-based area of Music (e.g. Music Industry, etc), might not
need to complete the entire four semester sequence. See a counselor, the transfer school’s website, or
www.assist.org for additional information.
PIANO PREPARATION
When students transfer to a university/conservatory, they will be required to take a “Piano Placement Exam”. In
order to potentially “pass out” of piano classes, students are encouraged to take a minimum of two semesters of
piano classes, prior to transfer. (Piano Performance Majors are not normally required to take this exam). For
students who already have some background in piano, you can place yourself into a higher level of piano, or opt
to not take piano classes at Santa Monica College.
RECOMMENDED PIANO COURSES
FIRST SEMESTER (OR SUMMER/WINTER SESSION):
MUSIC 60A (or 66)
SECOND SEMESTER:
MUSIC 60B
ENSEMBLES
Students are required to participate in ensembles at the university/conservatory, whether or not they have
already participated in ensembles at SMC. Participation in ensembles at SMC is recommended as preparation for
the ensembles they will take at the university/conservatory. For “Applied Music Students” (see below) one
ensemble each semester is required.
Additionally, participating in ensembles at SMC, gives students the opportunity to practice and perform as much
as possible, which will benefit the student when it comes time to audition for the university.
A variety of ensemble choices are available, depending on the student’s primary instrument/voice, and interests.
Most SMC ensembles require an audition which is typically held during the first-class meeting. See
www.smc.edu/music for additional “Auditions” information.
OPTIONAL: SMC APPLIED MUSIC PROGRAM
The “Applied Music Program” is a special program for Music Majors, which provides weekly private music
lessons, free of charge, to students who are accepted into the program (based on audition). Students also enroll
in a “Concert Music Class” (MUSIC 94) where they perform for, and critique each other throughout the semester.
(see www.smc.edu/music for additional “Applied Program” requirements and information).
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TRANSFERING TO A UNIVERSITY OR CONSERVATORY AS A MUSIC MAJOR
• Acceptance into a university or conservatory as a Music major is based mainly on the audition (or portfolio
for composition majors). However, grade point average, overall academics, and extracurricular activities are
also considered.
• For some schools, students will need to be accepted by both the university’s Admissions Office (based mainly
on academics and extracurricular activities) and the Department or School of Music (based mainly on the
audition/portfolio).
o Typically, the Music Department makes their decision first. If their decision is to accept the student,
they give their recommendation to the Admissions Office. Then it is up to the Admissions Office to
make the final decision
APPLICATION DEADLINES
• December 1 is typically the deadline for Music Majors. (Check websites to be sure).
o This is true even when the school has a later deadline for non-Music majors.
• November 30 is the deadline for UC and CSU schools.
After a student applies to the university/conservatory, that school will notify them regarding how to set up an
audition date/time. Additional audition information can be found on the school’s website.
AUDITIONS
Most auditions take place in January or February (for Fall transfer). Acceptance decisions are typically sent out
by April 1. Student acceptance/responses are typically due by May 1.
Live auditions are usually preferred, and sometimes required. However, recorded audition CD’s or DVD’s are
sometimes accepted.
Some schools and/or specific majors require a “pre-screening” CD or DVD (or portfolio for Composition majors) in
order to determine if a live (in-person) audition will be granted.
Some out of state schools have “regional auditions”, meaning representatives from the university come to Los
Angeles on certain dates to conduct live auditions. Reservations are required for all live auditions – regional or
otherwise.
Audition repertoire lists vary by instrument/major, and can be found on the university’s website. Composition
majors will be required to submit a portfolio. Portfolio requirements can also be found on the university’s
website.
Typically auditions require two to four pieces of contrasting styles. Composition portfolios typically require two
to four original works of contrasting styles. (See websites for specifics).
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THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM
• Often universities do not list any music classes that are required for transfer. This is because they want to
test students on their knowledge of music theory, rather than automatically giving them credit for theory
courses completed.
• Once accepted into a university (or sometimes on the day of the audition), students will take a “Theory
Placement Exam” to see if they are finished with their theory classes, or if they need to take some at the
university.
• The Theory Placement Exam is very rarely used as part of the admission decision making process. It is typically
only used to determine if additional theory classes are needed.
• Most students will need to take additional theory classes at the university. When this is the case, the theory
placement exam determines which level the student will start with.
• The best preparation for the exam is theory and musicianship classes (SMC MUSIC 2 - 8).
PIANO EXAM
• Students will also be given a piano exam to see if they need to take additional piano classes while at the
university.
• This exam is typically given after the student is accepted into the university, and is not part of the admission
decision.
• Most schools require about 1 – 2 years of piano proficiency (for non-piano majors).
• Piano Performance Majors are usually not required to take the Piano Exam.
• The best preparation for this exam is MUSIC 60A and 60B (or higher level) Piano classes.
FINANCIAL AID
• For most schools, “Financial Aid” is available to those who qualify, based on their “financial need”.
• Complete the “FAFSA” form online (www.fafsa.ed.gov) to apply for need based Financial Aid, which can
potentially include grants, loans, and work study (on campus jobs).
• For California schools, students should ideally submit the FAFSA between January 1 and March 2 for the
upcoming school year.
• For non-California schools, check the FAFSA website, as deadlines vary by state.
• Some schools also require the “CSS/Financial Aid Profile” form which can be found at
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/
• Federal Financial Aid is not available to International Students.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Most schools will have “Merit-Based” (musical talent-based) Scholarships.
• Typically, students are considered automatically for these Scholarships, based on their audition to the school.
There is usually no additional application needed.
• Some schools also offer “academic scholarships” through their Scholarship Office.
• Scholarships usually are available to International Students.
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TOP RANKED SCHOOLS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF MUSIC (for Undergraduate degree level)
Note: Based on a combination of school rankings, school visits, website review, and input from various Santa
Monica College Music Faculty, the following is a guideline to some of the top ranked music programs. It does
not take into account individual student concerns such as cost, location, personal preference, and individual
teachers at each school. It is meant only as a guide. Students should conduct their own research, and make their
own decisions as to which schools are best for them.
JAZZ (INSTRUMENTAL)
Nationally: Berklee College of Music (MA); Eastman School of Music (NY); Howard University (Washington, DC);
Manhattan School of Music (NY); The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (NY); University of Miami
(FL); University of North Florida (FL); University of North Texas (TX); University of Northern Colorado (CO);
University of Texas at Austin (TX); Western Michigan University (MI).
California: California State University, Long Beach; San Francisco State University; University of California, Los
Angeles; University of Southern California; University of the Pacific.
JAZZ (VOCAL)
Nationally: Berklee College of Music (MA); Central Washington University (WA); Howard University (Washington,
DC); The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (NY); University of Miami (FL); University of North Texas
(TX); University of Northern Colorado (CO); Western Michigan University (MI).
California: California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Sacramento; University of
California, Los Angeles; University of Southern California.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Nationally: American Musical and Dramatic Academy (“AMDA”) (NY); Ball State University (IN); Boston
Conservatory (MA); Carnegie Mellon University (PA); Circle in the Square (non-accredited certificate program
only) (NY); Drake University (IA); Emerson College (MA); University of Florida (FL); University of the Arts (PA).
California: California State University, Fullerton; Pepperdine University; San Francisco State University; University
of California, Irvine; University of California, Los Angeles; University of Southern California.
OPERA
Nationally: Boston Conservatory (MA); Cleveland Institute of Music (OH); Curtis Institute of Music (PA); Eastman
School of Music (NY); Mannes College (NY); Oberlin Conservatory (OH); Rice University (TX); University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign (IL); University of North Texas (TX).
California: California State University, Fullerton; California State University, Long Beach; Pepperdine University;
San Francisco Conservatory of Music; San Francisco State University; University of California, Irvine; University of
California, Los Angeles; University of Southern California; University of the Pacific.
PERFORMANCE (CLASSICAL)
Nationally: Bard College (NY); Boston Conservatory (MA); Boston University (MA); Cleveland Institute of Music
(OH); Curtis Institute of Music (PA); Eastman School of Music (NY); Indiana University (IN); (The) Juilliard School
(NY); Manhattan School of Music (NY); Mannes College (NY); New England Conservatory (MA); New York
University (NY); Northwestern University (IL); Oberlin Conservatory (OH); Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins
University (MD); Rice University (TX); University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL); University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor (MI); University of North Texas (TX).
California: California State University, Fullerton; California State University, Long Beach; California State
University, Los Angeles; California State University, Northridge; Chapman University; Colburn School (The); Loyola
Marymount University; Pepperdine University; San Francisco Conservatory of Music; San Francisco State
University; University of California, Irvine; University of California, Los Angeles; University of Southern California;
University of the Pacific.
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MUSIC PROGRAMS
CHAMBER MUSIC – (usually offered as a graduate level degree only)
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (CLEVELAND, OH)
(Non-degree program)
Chamber Music program
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IN) – Jacobs School of Music
B.M. in Early Music: Instrumental and Vocal Emphasis
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
B.M. in Performance: Early Instruments/Historical Performance
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
(No degrees in Chamber Music)
Several ensembles available, including:
• Chamber Music Ensemble
• Chamber Singers Ensemble
• Collegium Musicum
• Early Instruments Ensemble
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (DENTON, TX)
(Non-degree program)
Early Music Studies Program
CHORAL and SACRED MUSIC/GOSPEL MUSIC – (usually offered as a graduate level degree only)
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (AZUSA, CA)
B.M. in Music with Worship Emphasis
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (IRVINE, CA)
B.A. in Music with Church Music Emphasis
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (SEATTLE, WA)
(No major)
Minor in Music and Worship Arts
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
B.A. Music: Choral Music Option
WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE (PRINCETON, NJ)
B.M. in Sacred Music
COLLABORATIVE PIANO (PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT) – (often a graduate level degree only)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
B.M. with Concentration in Accompanying
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Performance-Keyboard Collaborative Arts (KCA)
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
B.M. in Piano with a double major in Vocal Accompanying
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Music with Emphasis in Commercial Music
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Contemporary Writing and Production
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
B.A. in Performing Arts: Music Emphasis - Commercial Music (small program)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
B.M. with concentration in Jazz and Commercial Music
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
B.M. with Commercial Music Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
B.M. with Emphasis in Commercial and Media Writing
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
A.A. in Commercial Music Options:
• Composer/Arranger;
• Professional Instrumentalist;
• Professional Technology;
• Professional Vocalist;
• Record Producer;
• Recording Engineer;
• Songwriter
2-year Community College degree only
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
(No major)
Minor in Commercial Music
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.M. in Music: Commercial Music and Production Major
B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz: Instrumental
B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz: Vocal
COMPOSITION (also see “Film Scoring”)
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (AZUSA, CA)
B.M. with Emphasis in Composition
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Composition - Classical
B.M. in Composition - Contemporary
B.M. in Composition - Jazz
BOSTON CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Composition
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Composition and Theory
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS – Herb Alpert School of Music
B.F.A. in Composition
B.F.A. in Performer-Composer Major (Upper-division program)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
B.M. with Concentration in Composition
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
B.M. in Music: Composition Option
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
B.M. in Music: Composition Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
B.M. in Music: Composition Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
B.M. in Composition
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (PITTSBURGH, PA)
B.F.A. in Composition
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Composition
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (CLEVELAND, OH)
B.M. in Composition (includes Electronic Music Production)
CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
B.M. in Composition
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ROCHESTER, NY)
B.M. in Composition
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IN) – Jacobs School of Music
B.M. in Composition
Minor in Composition
JUILLIARD SCHOOL (THE) (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Classical Composition
B.M. in Jazz Composition
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY – College of Communication and Fine Arts
B.A. in Music: Upper-division Concentration in Composition
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Composition
B.M. in Jazz Composition
MANNES COLLEGE (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Composition
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Composition
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Jazz Performance (Instrumental and Vocal)
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Jazz Composition
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY)
B.A. in Composition: Classical
B.M. in Composition: Classical
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Composition
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
B.M. in Composition
Minor in Composition
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
B.M. in Composition
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - SEAVER COLLEGE
B.A. in Music Theory - Composition
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Composition-Classical; Electro - Acoustic
SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
B.M. in Composition
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SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A. in Electronic Music
B.M. in Composition
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (SEATTLE, WA)
B.A. in Music: Emphasis in Composition
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
B.M. in Composition
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES – School of Art and Architecture: Herb Alpert School of Music
B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Composition
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA – College of Creative Studies
B.A. in Music Composition
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL)
B.M. in Composition/Theory
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.M. in Composition
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI)
B.M. in Composition
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (LAS VEGAS, NV)
B.M. in Composition
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (GREELEY, CO)
B.M. in Composition
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
B.M. in Composition
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
B.M. in Composition
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (KALAMAZOO, MI)
B.M. in Composition
CONDUCTING (Usually offered as a graduate level degree only)
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Performance - Conducting: Choral and Instrumental
CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
B.M. in Conducting
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Jacobs School of Music
(no major)
Minor in Conducting
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
B.A. Upper-division Concentrations in Choral and Instrumental Conducting
MANNES COLLEGE (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Orchestral Conducting (by advisement only)
SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
(No Bachelor’s degree)
Offered as a Master’s degree only
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
See “Pop and Contemporary Music/Songwriting”
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ETHNOMUSICOLOGY/WORLD MUSIC
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS - Herb Alpert School of Music
B.F.A. in World Music Program (Performance based) (Very large program)
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ROCHESTER, NY)
(No degree offered)
World Music Certificate Program only
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
(No degree offered)
Upper-division Concentration only
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY) - College of Arts and Science
B.A. in Music with Subfield in Ethnomusicology
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
(No major)
Minor in Ethnomusicology
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A. in World Cultures
Minor in World Music and Dance
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES - School of Art and Architecture: Herb Alpert School of Music
B.A. in Ethnomusicology: Jazz Studies Concentration (Jazz Performance or Jazz Composition)
B.A. in Ethnomusicology: World Music Concentration (General, Performance/Composition, Public, Research)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
B.A. in Music and Culture
Additionally, they have many ethnic performance groups available, including:
• Bagpipe Band (Scotland);
• Javanese Gamelan Ensemble (Indonesia);
• Mariachi Mexican Ensemble (Mexico);
• Mayupatapi (Andean);
• Rondalla (Philippines);
• Taiko Drumming (Japan)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
(No degree)
Several ethnic performance groups available, including:
• Balinese Gamelan Ensemble
• Eurasian Ensemble
• Latin American Ensemble
• North Indian Music Workshop
• West Javanese Gamelan Ensemble
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL)
(No degree)
The Center for World Music offers events and classes
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (DENTON, TX)
(No degree)
Ethnomusicology Center
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (AUSTIN, TX) – Butler School of Music
(No degree)
Many ethnic performance groups available, including:
• Brazilian Ensemble;
• Tex-Mex Conjunto Ensemble
• Hispanic Caribbean Ensemble
• Javanese Gamelan Ensemble
• Mariachi Ensemble
• Middle Eastern Ensemble
• Svaranjali (India) Music
FILM SCORING
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
B.F.A. in Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Film Scoring
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
B.M. in Commercial and Media Writing Emphasis (Film Scoring)
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY)
(No Bachelor’s degree)
Master’s Degree and Summer Program only
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES - EXTENSION
(No degree)
Certificate in Film Scoring
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(No Bachelor’s degree)
Graduate Certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television only
GOSPEL MUSIC
See “Choral and Sacred Music/Gospel Music”
JAZZ/JAZZ STUDIES/JAZZ VOCALS
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.A. in Performance
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS - Herb Alpert School of Music
B.F.A. in Jazz (Contemporary Jazz)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
B.M. with Concentration in Jazz (especially good for Instrumental Jazz)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
B.M. in Music Performance: Jazz Studies Option (Instrumental and Vocal)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
B.M. with Jazz Studies Option (especially good for Instrumental)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
B.M. with Jazz Studies Emphasis
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
B.M. in Music with Jazz Studies Emphasis
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (ELLENSBURG, WA)
B.A. in Music: Jazz (Instrumental and Vocal)
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ROCHESTER, NY)
B.M. in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media (no Jazz Vocals)
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY (WASHINGTON, DC)
B.M. in Jazz Studies
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Music Technology Concentration
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Jacobs School of Music
B.M. in Jazz Studies
Minor in Jazz Studies
JUILLIARD SCHOOL (THE) (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Jazz Studies - Instrumental
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Jazz Composition
B.A. in Jazz Performance (Instrumental and Vocal) (big program with several jazz ensembles, including “The
Jazz Orchestra” and “Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra”)
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Jazz Composition
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Jazz Performance (Instrumental and Vocal)
NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ and CONTEMPORARY MUSIC (NEW YORK, NY)
B.F.A. in Jazz Instrumentals
B.F.A. in Jazz Vocals
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Instrumental and Composition (No Vocals)
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
B.M. in Music: Jazz Studies – Instrumental (No Vocals)
Minor in Jazz Studies (No Vocals)
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Composition and Performance (No Vocals)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Instrumental and Composition (No Vocals)
Minor in Jazz Studies: Instrumental
SAN FRANCISO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A. in Jazz Music-Instrumental and Vocal
B.M. in Jazz Music-Instrumental and Vocal
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Instrumental and Composition (no Vocals)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES – School of Art and Architecture: Herb Alpert School of Music
B.A. in Ethnomusicology: Jazz Studies Concentration (Jazz Composition Emphasis)
B.A. in Ethnomusicology: Jazz Studies Concentration (Jazz Performance Emphasis)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL)
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Instrumental and Vocal
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz (Instrumental)
B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz (Vocal)
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI)
B.F.A. in Jazz and Contemplative Studies
B.F.A. in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation
B.F.A. in Jazz Studies
B.F.A. in Jazz Studies with Teacher Certification
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Instrumental, Vocal, or Composition
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA (JACKSONVILLE, FL)
B.M. in Jazz Studies (Instrumental and Vocal)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (DENTON, TX)
B.M. in Jazz Studies (Instrumental, Vocal, and Arranging)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (GREELEY, CO)
B.M. in Jazz Studies Instrumental
Note: No Jazz Vocals Major. However, they have several very strong Jazz Vocal Ensembles
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
B.A. in Music: Vocal Jazz Music Option
B.M. in Jazz Studies: Instrumental, Vocal
Minor in Jazz Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (AUSTIN, TX) - Butler School of Music
B.M. in Jazz Performance (Instrumental). (No Jazz Vocals)
B.M. in Jazz Composition
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
B.A. in Jazz Studies: Instrumental, Vocal, or Composition
Note: No Jazz Vocal Choir. They sing with Instrumental combos and the Big Band
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (KALAMAZOO, MI)
B.M. in Music Performance: Jazz Studies (Instrumental and Vocal)
MARIACHI
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (TEMPE, AZ)
(No degree)
Mariachi ASU (for ASU students)
Mariachi Diablos del Sol (for students and community members)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
(No degree offered)
Ensembles in Afro-Latin Music and Mariachi available
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (TUCSON, AZ)
(No degree offered)
Mariachi Arizona Ensemble and class available
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
(No degree offered)
“Mariachi Mexicatl” ensemble available
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (DENTON, TX)
(No degree offered)
Mariachi Summer Camp only
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (AUSTIN, TX) - Butler School of Music
(No degree offered)
Tex-Mex Conjunto Ensemble and Mariachi Ensemble available
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MUSIC BUSINESS - (Management, Administration, Legal Policies for a Music Organization)
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Music: Commercial Music Emphasis
BELMONT UNIVERSITY (NASHVILLE, TN)
B.B.A. Bachelor of Business Administration: Entertainment and Music Business Emphasis
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Music Business/Management
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
B.A. in Music Industry Studies: Business and Society Sub-Area
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
B.A. in Music Industry Studies (includes Management, Publishing, etc.)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
B.A. in Music with Music Management Concentration
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY (WINTER PARK, FL)
B.S. in Music Business
Areas of Focus include:
• Distribution
• Law
• Management
• Marketing
Note: This school is not accredited
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Music Business
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
(No major)
Minor in Arts Administration
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.M. in Music: Music Business and Entertainment Industries
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (GREELEY, CO)
B.M. in Music Business
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (AUSTIN, TX)
B.A. in Music with Concentration in Music Business
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
B.A. in Music Management
B.M. in Music Management (performance required)
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MUSIC EDUCATION
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
B.A. in Music: Music Education Emphasis
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Music Education
BOSTON CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
(No Bachelor’s Degree)
Offered as a graduate degree only
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Music Education
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
B.A. in Music Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
B.A. in Music: Music Education Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
B.A. in Music: Music Education Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
B.A. in Music: Music Education Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
B.M. in Music: Music Education Option, with Choral-Vocal Music Education Teaching Credential
B.M. in Music: Music Education Option, with Instrumental Music Education Teaching Credential
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
B.M. in Music: Music Education Option, with Choral Teaching Option
B.M. in Music: Music Education Option, with Instrumental Teaching Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
B.A. in Music Education, with Choral Emphasis
B.A. in Music Education, with Instrumental Emphasis
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Education - Instrumental/Vocal
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
B.A. in Music Education
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ROCHESTER, NY)
B.M. in Music Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Jacobs School of Music
B.M.E. with Choral Emphasis
B.M.E. with General Emphasis
B.M.E. with Instrumental – Band Emphasis
B.M.E. with Instrumental – String Emphasis
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
(No degree offered)
Music-in-Education Concentration available
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Music Education
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
B.M. in Music Education
Minor in Music Education
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - SEAVER COLLEGE
B.A. in Music Education
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SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Music Education
Minor in Elementary Education
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M.E. in Music Education
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (SEATTLE, WA)
B.A. in Music: Music Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES - School of Art and Architecture: Herb Alpert School of Music
B.A. in Music, with Music Education Concentration
Minor in Visual and Performing Arts Education (VAPAE)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL)
B.M.E. in Band
B.M.E. in Choral
B.M.E. in General
B.M.E. in Orchestra
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.M. in Music Education
B.M. in Music Education – Jazz Emphasis
B.M. in Music Education/Music Therapy Double Major
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI)
B.M. in Music Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (LAS VEGAS, NV)
B.M. in Music Education: Instrumental or Vocal
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA (JACKSONVILLE, FL)
B.M.E. in Music Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (GREELEY, CO)
B.M.E. in Music Education
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
B.M. in Music Education
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (KALAMAZOO, MI)
B.M. in Music Education
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MUSIC HISTORY/MUSICOLOGY
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Musicology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
B.A. in Music History and Theory
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
B.M. in Music with Music History and Literature Option
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Jacobs School of Music
(No major offered)
Minor in Music Theory and History
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
(No full major offered)
Upper-division Concentration offered only
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Music History
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY) - College of Arts and Science
B.A. in Music with Subfield in Historical Musicology
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
B.M. in Musicology
Minor in Musicology
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
B.M. in Music History
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - SEAVER COLLEGE
B.A. in Music History/Literature
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Music History and Literature
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES - College of Letters and Science: Department of Musicology
B.A. in Music History
Minor in Music History
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL)
B.M. in Music History
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI)
B.M. in Musicology
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (LAS VEGAS, NV)
B.A. in Music History and Literature
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
B.M. in Music History
Minor in Music History
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MUSIC INDUSTRY - (broad title – includes working with film industry, recording industry)
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
B.A. in Music Industry Studies
Subject Areas:
• Business and Society
• Music Production
• Technology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
B.A. in Music Industry and Technology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
B.A. in Music Industry Studies (includes recording, production, etc.)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
(No major offered)
Minor in Music Industry
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
B.M. in Music Industry (Audition required)
B.S. in Music Industry: Industry Track (emphasizes the business and legal aspects) (No audition required)
B.S. in Music Industry: Technology Track (works with various uses of technology) (No audition required)
Minor in Music Industry
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY/MUSIC ENGINEERING - (uses computer programming and engineering in compositions)
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
B.F.A. in Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media
BELMONT UNIVERSITY (NASHVILLE, TN)
B.A in Audio Engineering Technology
B.S. in Audio Engineering Technology
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Music Production and Engineering (uses live instruments)
B.M. in Electronic Production and Design (mostly electronic music)
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS - Herb Alpert School of Music
B.F.A. in Music Technology (Uses technology to create music. It is NOT a Recording/Engineering major)
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
B.A. in Music Industry Studies: Technology sub area
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
B.A. in Music Industry and Technology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
B.A. in Digital Media Arts: Music Technology Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
B.A. in Music: Recording Technology Concentration
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (PITTSBURGH, PA)
B.S. in Music and Technology
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
A.A. in Commercial Music: Professional Technology
2-year Community College degree only
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Music Technology
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
Minor in Music Technology (No major).
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
B.M. in Technology in Music And Related Arts (TIMARA)
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SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (SEATTLE, WA)
B.A. in Music: Emphasis in Technology
UNIVERISTY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
B.A. in Visual Arts/Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (ICAM)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL)
B.M. in Composition (Includes Electro-Acoustic and Computer Music)
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.M. in Music Engineering Technology
B.S. in Music Engineering Technology
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ( ANN ARBOR, MI)
B.M. in Music and Technology (includes performance in Vocal or acoustic instruments)
B.F.A. in Performing Arts Technology: Music Concentration (Music Technology)
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (LAS VEGAS, NV)
(No major)
Minor in Music Technology (Recording)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
B.S. in Music Industry – Music Technology Track
MUSIC THEORY
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
B.A. in Music with Music Theory Emphasis
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Composition and Theory
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ROCHESTER, NY)
B.M. in Music Theory
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Jacobs School of Music
Minor in Music Theory
Minor in Music Theory and History
MANNES COLLEGE (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Music Theory
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Music Theory
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
B.M. in Music Cognition
B.M. in Music Theory
Minor in Music Cognition
Minor in Music Theory
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
B.M. in Music Theory (available as part of a double major only)
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - SEAVER COLLEGE
B.A. in Music Theory - Composition
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL)
B.M. in Composition Theory
UNIVERISTY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI)
B.M. in Music Theory
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MUSIC THERAPY
Also see website for nationwide programs: http://www.musictherapy.org
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (TEMPE, AZ) - Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts - School of Music
B.MUS in Music Therapy
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Music Therapy
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
B.A. in Music with Music Therapy Emphasis
MARYLHURST UNIVERSITY (MARYLHURST, OR)
B.M.T. Bachelor in Music Therapy
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY)
Offered as a Master’s degree only
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (SEATTLE, WA)
B.A. in Music Therapy: Emphasis in Physical Education and Exercise Science
B.A. in Music Therapy: Emphasis in Psychology
B.A. in Music Therapy: Emphasis in Special Education
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.M. in Music Therapy
B.M. in Music Education/Music Therapy double major
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC (STOCKTON, CA)
B.M. in Music Therapy
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (KALAMAZOO, MI)
B.M. in Music Therapy
MUSICAL THEATER
AMERICAN MUSICAL and DRAMATIC ACADEMY (AMDA) - Los Angeles and new York Locations
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY (MUNCIE, IN) - Department of Theatre and Dance
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre
BOSTON CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA) - Theater Department
B.F.A. in Musical Theater
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
B.A. in Performing Arts: Music Emphasis - Musical Theatre (small program)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO
B.A. in Musical Theatre
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY
B.A. in Theatre Arts: Musical Theatre Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
B.A. in Vocal Performance (includes small Musical Theatre program)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
B.F.A. in Theatre Arts: Musical Theatre Concentration
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
B.M. in Music with Choral-Vocal Music Option: Musical Theatre
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE - Theater Department
(No major)
Minor in Musical Theater
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO
B.A. in Music: Musical Theatre Emphasis
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (PITTSBURGH, PA) - School of Drama
B.F.A. in Music Theatre
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CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE THEATRE SCHOOL (NEW YORK, NY)
(No degree available)
Circle in the Square Theatre School offers a Certificate program only
Note: This school is not accredited
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - Music Department
(No major)
Minor in Musical Theatre
DRAKE UNIVERSITY (DES MOINES, IA) - Theatre Arts Department
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre
EMERSON COLLEGE (BOSTON, MA) - Department of Performing Arts
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (NEW YORK, NY)
(No degree available)
Offers a 4-week summer program only
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY) - Steinhardt School - Department of Music and Performing Arts
B.M. in Music Theatre (Specialization within Vocal Performance Major)
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
(No degree)
Music Theatre Certificate (Offered to B.M. in Voice students in conjunction with School of Communications
Theatre Department)
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - SEAVER COLLEGE - Theatre Arts Department
B.A. in Theatre and Music
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A. in Theatre Arts (includes Musical Theatre)
SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
B.M. in Voice: Musical Theatre
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Voice Performance: Musical Theater
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE - Claire Trevor School of the Arts - Department of Drama
B.F.A. in Music Theatre
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
B.A. in Music: Vocal Performance Concentration – Musical Theater Emphasis (Herb Alpert School of Music)
B.A. in Theater: Musical Theater Specialization (through School of Theater, Film, and Television)
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (GAINESVILLE, FL)
B.F.A. in Theatre Performance: Musical Theatre
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.F.A. in Theatre Arts: Musical Theatre Major
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI)
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
B.M. in Vocal Performance (includes Musical Theatre)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(No major in Musical Theatre available)
Offered as a minor only, but has a very good program
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS (PHILADELPHIA, PA) - School of Theater Arts
B.F.A. in Musical Theater
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC (STOCKTON, CA)
B.A. in Theatre Arts (very small Musical Theatre program, through the Department of Theatre)
B.M. in Vocal Performance (very small Musical Theatre program, through the Conservatory of Music)
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MUSICOLOGY
See “Music History/Musicology”
OPERA
BOSTON CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Voice Performance: Opera Emphasis
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
B.A. in Vocal Performance: Opera (small program)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
B.M. in Performance: Opera
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
(No degree available)
Opera Performances available through the Vocal Arts program
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (CLEVELAND, OH)
B.M. in Opera Theater
CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
B.M. in Voice: Opera
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ROCHESTER, NY)
B.M. in Voice: Opera
JUILLIARD SCHOOL (THE) (NEW YORK, NY)
(No Undergraduate degree)
Opera Studies is offered as an “Artist Diploma” only (Post-Master’s Degree level)
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
LMU offers Opera workshop only. Not a full major.
MANNES COLLEGE (NEW YORK, NY)
B.M. in Voice: Opera
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY)
B. M. in Vocal Performance: Specialization in Opera
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EVANSTON, IL)
B.M. in Voice Performance: Opera
OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (OBERLIN, OH)
B.M./M.M. Opera offered as an Integrated 5-year B.M./M.M. Program in Vocal Performance
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - SEAVER COLLEGE
B.A. in Music: Vocal Performance Major includes Opera
RICE UNIVERSITY (HOUSTON, TX)
B.M. in Voice: Includes Opera Productions
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Vocal Performance: Includes Opera
SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
B.M. in Voice: Opera
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Vocal Performance: Opera
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
B.M. in Vocal Performance: Opera
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES - School of Art and Architecture: Herb Alpert School of Music
B.A. in Music: Voice Performance. Includes Opera.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA - CHAMPAIGN
B.M. in Vocal Performance: Includes Opera
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
B.M. in Vocal Performance: Opera
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
B.M. in Vocal Performance: Includes Opera
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (DENTON, TX)
B.M. in Vocal Performance with Specialized Study in Opera Studies
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
B.M. in Performance: Vocal Arts - Opera
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC (STOCKTON, CA)
B.M. in Vocal Performance: Includes Opera
PERFORMANCE (on a selected instrument or Vocal performance)
For the most part, all schools with music degrees will offer this major.
POP AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC/SONGWRITING
BELMONT UNIVERSITY (NASHVILLE, TN)
B.A. in Songwriting
B.S. in Songwriting
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Songwriting
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS – Herb Alpert School of Music
B.F.A. in Musical Arts (Combines many areas of music within the “Pop” or “Singer/Songwriter” areas of music)
B.F.A. in Performance: Voice (Not called “Pop” music, but all their programs are Contemporary/Experimental)
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE (2 year Community College degree only)
A.A. Degree in Commercial Music: Songwriting
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (NEW YORK, NY)
(No degree)
A couple of Contemporary Music ensembles available
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Contemporary Improvisation: Vocal and Instrumental
NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ and CONTEMPORARY MUSIC (NEW YORK, NY)
B.F.A. in Music with Contemporary Music Emphasis
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.M. in Composition: Electro-Acoustic
Minor in Electro-Acoustic
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA - CHAMPAIGN
B.M. in Composition: Includes Contemporary Electroacoustic/Computer
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (CORAL GABLES, FL)
(No major)
B.M. in Performance: Contemporary Music - available for Bass, Drum set, Guitar, Keyboard, Voice
Minor in Creative American Music
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
B.M. in Vocal Performance: Includes Contemporary Vocals
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
B.M. in Performance: Popular Music
Minor in Popular Music
Minor in Songwriting
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RECORDING ARTS (Also see Music Business, Music Industry, Music Technology/Music Engineering)
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY (SAN FRANCISCO, CA)
B.F.A. in Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (AZUSA, CA)
B.M. in Music: Commercial Music Emphasis - Audio Recording Track
BELMONT UNIVERSITY (NASHVILLE, TN)
B.A in Audio Engineering Technology
B.S. in Audio Engineering Technology
B.B.A. Bachelor of Business Administration: Music Production Emphasis
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (BOSTON, MA)
B.M. in Music Production and Engineering (uses live instruments)
B.M. in Electronic Production and Design (mostly electronic music)
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
B.A. in Music Industry Studies: Music Production Sub Area
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
B.A. in Digital Media Arts: Audio Recording Option
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
B.A. in Music: Recording Technology Concentration
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (CLEVELAND, OH)0
B.M. in Audio Recording (through Specialized Studies)
EMERSON COLLEGE (BOSTON, MA)
B.A. in Audio Post - Production/Sound Design
B.F. A. in Audio Post - Production/Sound Design
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY (WINTER PARK, FL)
B.S. in Recording Arts
Areas of focus:
• Sound Fundamentals
• Music Production
• Recording
• Postproduction
Note: This school is not accredited
GOLDEN WEST (COMMUNITY) COLLEGE (HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA) – (2 year Community College degree
only)
Certificate of Specialization in Audio Recording (and Certificate of Achievement in Digital Media)
This is a Community College (2-semester) Program is part of their Career and Technical Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IN) – Jacobs School of Music
B.S. in Recording Arts
Concentrations offered in:
• Business; Composition
• Computer Science
• Electronic Music
• Informatics
• Performance
• Telecommunications
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LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE – (2 year Community College degree only)
A.A. in Commercial Music: Record Producer
A.A. in Commercial Music: Recording Engineer
Certificate of Accomplishment in: ProTools Assistant
Certificate of Accomplishment in: Studio Assistant
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY – School of Film and Television
B.A. in Recording Arts
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NEW YORK, NY) – Tisch School of the Arts
B.F.A. in Recorded Music
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (ANN ARBOR, MI) – School of Music, Theatre and Dance
B.S. in Sound Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
(No major)
Minor in Music Technology (Recording)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(No major)
Minor in Music Recording
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (AUSTIN, TX)
B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Recording Technology
SONGWRITING
See “Pop and Contemporary Music”.
WORLD MUSIC
See “Ethnomusicology/World Music”.
