Overview

With two degree options and multiple concentrations, our music program empowers students to play their own tune.

Students study with some of New England’s finest performers and teachers; perform in more than a dozen pre-professional ensembles; and gain instruction in a full range of band and orchestra instruments, as well voice, keyboards, guitar and jazz improvisation.

Key Features

The BA in Music is a great choice for students with a variety of musical backgrounds and goals. Students with years of classical training, as well as musicians with informal, on-the-job experience, will benefit from the flexibility built into the degree.

The BA curriculum, which gives you the option of a concentration in general music, music composition, music history or music theory, also allows for over 40 credit hours of elective courses. These courses may be taken in any academic area offered at Rhode Island College, allowing students to design a personalized academic plan. Here are just a few of the possibilities for your electives:

courses in business and accounting to prepare you for a career in music merchandising

courses in management and marketing, leading to a career in arts management

courses in theatre, dance and the visual arts for a diverse arts background

Additional, highly focused courses in music will prepare you for graduate study in theory, composition or musicology.

Career Opportunities

Studio Musician

Road Musician

Music Director

Studio Manager

Music Teacher

Music Therapist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Form and Analysis

Orchestration

Sight Singing and Ear Training

Medieval and Renaissance Music

Music of the Baroque

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application and $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Official transcripts of all academic records.

English Proficiency Scores.

Financial Declaration Form.

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

26666 USD / year

≈ 26666 USD / year
Out-of-State

26666 USD / year

≈ 26666 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10108 USD / year

≈ 10108 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors: $7,580

In State Resident: $5,053.50

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 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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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Additional Details

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