Overview

The Music , BM program offered by University of Tennessee Knoxville is a rigorous, immersive degree for students who are serious about pursuing music at a professional level. From the start, you’ll receive personalized instruction through one-on-one studio lessons with faculty who are not only educators but active performers and composers. You’ll perform regularly in large and small ensembles, gaining real-world experience and building your confidence on stage. Alongside your performance work, you’ll dive deep into music theory, musicology, and aural skills to develop a strong academic foundation. Your chosen concentration will shape your journey through specialized courses tailored to your interests and goals – all culminating in a senior recital or capstone experience that showcases your growth as an artist.

Key facts

This Music degree requires a minimum of 120 hours as structured by the requirements outlined for the Bachelor of Arts degree with the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Bachelor of Music offers an immersive experience led by nationally recognized faculty who are also active performers, composers, and educators. From your first day on campus, you’ll receive individualized attention and support to help you grow as a musician and artist. Students have access to a wide range of ensembles—from orchestras and wind bands to jazz combos and contemporary music groups—as well as state-of-the-art facilities, practice spaces, and recording opportunities. With a strong track record of alumni success in graduate school, education, performance, and more, the BM program prepares you for a vibrant future in the music world.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theory

Ear Training

Music in Western Culture

Music in the United States

History of Rock

Jazz in American Culture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Required

Go Vols (formerly VIP) application or the Common Application

$75 application fee

Official transcript(s)

English proficiency

One required essay—choose one of seven prompts

Optional

Recommendation letters (academic, professional, or personal)

Supporting statement

Standardized test scores

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31672 USD / year

≈ 31672 USD / year
Out-of-State

31672 USD / year

≈ 31672 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11560 USD / year

≈ 11560 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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