Northern's music degree allows you to recognize, create, and capitalize on entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of music.
The music program teaches you to leverage critical thinking skills and develop discipline through the study of music to pursue a broader array of professional opportunities in music as well as other fields that require creative skills. The program is designed to provide you with the opportunity to pursue music in a formal setting while allowing you time to pursue your unique interests alongside broader course offerings in the liberal arts. The Bachelor of Arts in Music prepares you to envision professional outcomes that encompass the areas of performance, composition, and arts technology.
Offered On Campus
120 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete: Four Years
Sample Coursework
Music Theory I, II, III, IV
History of Music I, II, III, IV
Applied Lessons
Music Ensembles
Form and Analysis
Music Composition
Related Minors
Art History
Digital Media
Entrepreneurship
Management Information Systems
Music for Elementary Education Minor
Studio Art
Similar Programs
Music Education
Digital Media
Art Education
Studio Art
Secondary Education
Elementary Education
Opportunities to Support Your Learning
Performance and ensemble opportunities at NSU are numerous. You can join the concert choir, chamber singers, Aberdeen university/civic symphony, symphonic band, university/concert band, marching band, jazz ensemble, vocal jazz ensemble, and opera scenes. You'll also find opportunities to participate in NSU's woodwind, brass, percussion, and chamber music ensembles as well as perform a senior recital/capstone project. Northern is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
