Music

Combining your love of music with another field of interest gives you the best of both worlds.

Music major and minor

As a music major, you will take well-rounded courses that will provide you with excellent musical understanding and performance skills.

In addition, you are free to pursue a secondary area of interest, which might form the basis of a specific kind of professional training. A bachelor’s degree would be your best choice if you want to pursue a double major (music and another field). A bachelor’s degree in music allows for the greatest curricular flexibility.

You will take foundational courses in music, as you will see in these sample classes, and you will be required to participate in two ensembles. Additionally, you can explore different academic areas that interest you, including business management, theatre, communication, and religion, to name a few.

A music minor allows students who are passionate about music and want to keep it a part of their lives to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a different field. To pursue a music minor, you must obtain six ensemble credits.

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Why Simpson College for Music?

Take Advantage of Music Scholarship Opportunities

Whether you intend to build your degree around music or simply want to perform in an ensemble, Simpson offers a robust scholarship program for students from all majors interested in continuing musical pursuits throughout college.

Music Scholarships

What Can You Do With a Music Major?

Students who earn a degree in music at Simpson College have enjoyed employment as administrators with arts organizations, attended graduate school to earn MBA degrees, attended graduate school in music, become private music teachers, Music Therapist, Producer, Artist, Road Manager, Composer. and numerous other options.

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