The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed to help musicians grow in their understanding and knowledge of music.  This broad-based music degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in music and beyond, including preparing students for further graduate study in music.  Out of all the music degrees, the Bachelor of Arts in Music offers the most flexibility, and is ideal for partnering with a secondary emphasis as either a double major or minor.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music requires completion of the following 120 credit hours:
General Education (48 credit hours)
Music Core (43 credit hours)
Primary Instrument Core (5 credit hours)
Electives Core (24 credit hours)

Additional Information

  • Those selecting the music major must take course as part of the general education requirements.

  • course is a prerequisite for entrance into course 

  • course is required for all music majors each semester at CCU (up to 8 semesters).

  • Piano and Piano Class requirements vary in order to pass Piano Proficiency. Students must take course AND course OR course in consecutive semesters until course is passed.

  • Only one ensemble credit each semester counts toward the requirements for the major.