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Bachelor's in Music

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Why Study Music? 

Our rigorous program prepares you to perform at a professional level and successfully compete in your chosen career field—performance, composition, direction or sound production. Students who want to teach music in schools can earn a minor in education, which will lead to a K-12 Missouri teaching certification. 

What You'll Learn 

Your path to a career in music starts with a foundation in musicianship and performance. You will gain insights into music history and theory along with exposure to music from other cultures and countries while enhancing your aural skills (including sight singing, ear training, rhythmic reading, dictation and part singing). As a result, you will gain confidence and competence in performing on your own or as part of an ensemble. 

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Program Details

A Bachelor’s degree prepares you for a rising career and for future graduate study by emphasizing clear communication, critical thinking, and a leading-edge understanding of your chosen field. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn a Bachelor's in Music from Columbia College.

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A Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science require slightly different coursework. A Bachelor of Arts allows you to take more classes in the humanities, specifically foreign language. A Bachelor of Science requires more courses specific to your major.

  • Voice 
  • Piano 
  • Music history 
  • Music theory 
  • World music 
  • Repertoire courses 
  • Conducting 
  • Choir

Pair your degree with a related minor or explore your other interests without taking on a full course load.

Careers & Outcomes 

This program prepares you to perform at a professional level and successfully compete in your chosen career field. This may include music performance, composition or direction—or it may be a related role such as sound production or film analysis. You will also be prepared to pursue a graduate degree in the performance arts. 

Students who intend to teach music in schools can earn a minor in education, which will lead to a K-12 Missouri teaching certification. 

Possible paths include: 

  • Music Educator 
  • Producer 
  • Performer 
  • Conductor 
  • Director 
  • Arranger 
  • Music Critic

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.

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573.875.7515

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Whether you have questions about application requirements, want to learn more about our programs, or need someone to offer direction for next steps, our dedicated admissions team is here to help.

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