Music - Major
Bachelor of Arts Major
Combining your love of music with another field of interest gives you the best of both worlds
As a music major, you will take a well-rounded set of courses that will provide you with excellent musical understanding and performance skills. In addition, you have the freedom to pursue a secondary area of interest, which might form the basis of a specific kind of professional training. If you are interested in pursuing a double major (music and another field), the bachelor's degree would be your best choice.
What will I learn?
The bachelor's degree in music allows the greatest amount of 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.
This course will examine the great eras of music history with particular attention to the development of listening skills. Topics will include the development of musical form and initial consideration of major works in all genres from the medieval to the 21st century as well as the interaction of the fine arts and their function within changing societies.
Music scholarships available
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.
What can I 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 and numerous other options.
Are you ready to learn more?
If you're interested in all the amazing things happening in the Department of Music at Simpson, you've come to the right place.
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