Overview

At Traditional Music Studies at the Morehead State University you will study Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, Western Swing, Blues, Ballad Singing, Celtic, Gospel and more while receiving hands-on experience through performance opportunities, outreach events with experienced faculty members, and interaction with musical artists and professionals in the industry.

We offer a bachelor degree in Traditional Music at the Morehead State University. Many of your classes will take place in the beautiful building that houses the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music where you'll have access the Traditional Music Archives and the Traditional Music Recording Studio where you will take courses in the recording arts.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this program are prepared to work as performers, musicians and music educators, as well as in the music industry in recording studios, production and sound engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Musical Experience

Traditional Music

Traditional Music History

Traditional Music

Practical Theory for Traditional Music

Aural Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , International

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International student admission for summer session is based on course availability.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morehead, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Composition View 2679 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

College coursework completed prior to your high school graduation

Original, official high-school transcript showing proof of graduation

High-school GPA of at least 2.00 (see types of admission above)

WES evaluation if you have completed any previous college-level coursework

If from a non-English-speaking country, demonstrate English proficiency

Successful graduation from a U.S. high school (must also submit ACT or SAT scores)

Sufficient ACT or SAT scores

Bank statement

Letter of Support if sponsored by a parent or other party

Copy/image of the picture page from your passport and/or visa and/or I-20

Optional ACT or SAT scores (for scholarship and placement purposes)

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

25708 USD / year

≈ 25708 USD / year
Out-of-State

15362 USD / year

≈ 15362 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10192 USD / year

≈ 10192 USD / year

Living costs

Morehead

United States

900 - 1400 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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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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