Overview

The principal asset of the Music program of the University of Minnesota is the faculty, who teach the courses and serve as BA advisors. BA majors are assigned to a faculty advisor based on their interests and career goals. Advisors meet with BA majors at least once each semester to develop an appropriate trajectory of course elections and to discuss aspirations in the study of music and career objectives.

Careers

All liberal arts degrees help CLA students develop their Core Career Competencies, and music majors develop specific skills that are applicable to lots of different careers. These skills include the ability to work independently and collaboratively, creative problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Tracks

Applied Emphasis

The BA in music with applied emphasis appeals to students seeking a liberal arts degree that embraces both applied study on a primary instrument in lesson and ensemble courses with the flexibility of elective coursework and foundational studies in music theory, musicology, keyboarding. This degree affords students the opportunity to hone performance skills and gain an increased knowledge of applied pedagogy.

This emphasis requires a School of Music entrance application and audition.

Academic Emphasis

The BA in music with an academic emphasis is designed for students who want a liberal arts education with significant rigor in the academic study of music. Students will focus on music theory, music history, world music, and choose a program concentration in an academic music field.

This emphasis does not require a School of Music entrance audition, but faculty do request a statement of interest in order to best pair students with an appropriate faculty advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

University Wind Bands

History of Western Music

Chromatic Harmony and Form in Western Art Music 1700-1900

Orchestra

Jazz Theory

Body Awareness in Activity: The Alexander Technique for Musicians

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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Programme Structure

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Credits

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