Overview

During your Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music at Lamar University, you will study with renowned faculty who are intensely invested in your success as a musician, academically and professionally. With them, you will study theory, aural training, music literature and history, and studio and ensemble performance.

Career paths

Majoring in music allows for ample opportunity beyond the classroom! With a degree from our department, you can be successful in any one of these careers:

Band Director
Choir Director
Church Music Director
Composer
Conductor
Elementary Music Teacher
Film Scorer
Fine Arts Administrator
Music Journalist
Music Promoter
Professional Musician
Recording Technologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Brass Methods (Trumpet and horn)
Brass Methods (Trombone, baritone and tuba)
Strings (Violin and viola)
Strings (Cello and double bass)
Percussion
Marching Methods
Elementary Music
Choral Music
Instrumental Music
Choral Conducting
Instrumental Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Application. All international applicants should submit online applications through the Apply Texas system.

Submit Official Evaluation of Transcripts. International Undergraduate applicants must have an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work sent to Lamar University directly by the evaluating agency.

Submit Admission Test Scores. International Freshman and International Transfer applicants should have SAT and/or ACT scores issued to Lamar University directly by the testing agency.

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22856 USD / year

≈ 22856 USD / year
Out-of-State

22856 USD / year

≈ 22856 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10586 USD / year

≈ 10586 USD / year

Living costs

Beaumont

United States

882 - 1634 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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Overview

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Beaumont

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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