Bachelor of Arts in Music
Intended for students seeking a comprehensive musical education, this 57-68 unit degree readies students for multiple applications, including teaching, worship, and commercial music. The program includes core courses, an ensemble requirement, and an emphasis in either Applied Music (Performance), Music Education, Commercial Music, Music Theory, or Church Music.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music suits any serious musician willing to devote time and effort toward developing skills and understanding the intricacies of composition and performance. Whether the goal is teaching, worship, performance, or commercial, this program allows students to hone their gifts and gain the confidence to excel professionally.
Benefits and distinctives:
- Prepares students for a career in several areas of the music field, including theory, education, performance, church music, and commercial music.
- Allows students to excel in areas in which they are gifted musically, developing self-confidence as they compete in the professional music world.
Career opportunities:
- Positions in church music ministry
- High school, elementary, private studio, or college teaching positions
- Freelance musicians (studio, arrangers, film scoring, performers, and composers)
- Conducting choirs, symphony orchestras, and symphonic bands
What about internship and graduate school opportunities?
Many of our students continue their studies at the graduate level at notable universities around the country such as the University of Southern California; Claremont Graduate University; Berklee College of Music, Boston; the University of North Carolina; Cleveland Institute of Music; Hart College; and Azusa Pacific University.
For those interested in pursuing graduate work at APU, graduate teacher assistant positions are available to exceptional students to assist them with the cost of graduate school. Contact the School of Music for audition information. Internships are available serving the local church and area public and Christian schools, as well as in the music industry.
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"The School of Music offers a large variety of classes and emphases to cater to each student's individual career interests. Whether you are interested in music production, teaching, or performance, APU's knowledgeable music staff will help you set and achieve all your goals." |
| Emily Nicholas '05 Music |
