Music, B.M.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC PROGRAM
You'll be ready to work as a professional musician and performer in bands and ensembles, as a soloist or as a studio session musician. You will learn in-demand skills like speaking, writing, working with others, thinking critically, and being professional. You can also decide to continue your education in graduate school.
- Music Composer/Arranger
- Music Director/Conductor
- Music Journalist/Critic
- Music Librarian/Archivist
- Music Producer
- Music Teacher/Instructor
- Music Therapist
- Professional Musician
- Sound Engineer
- Studio Session Musician
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Touring Broadway Show Companies
WHAT MAKES Morehead state's PROGRAM different
Our BM options let you tailor your degree to your instrument of choice.
ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC PROGRAM
Unconditional admission to Morehead State University
The BA in music has a selective admissions process in addition to and is separate from MSU's admission requirements.
Music Admission Requirements
Visit our application page for information about how to apply for music programs and to learn more about audition requirements.
Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Music in Performance at Morehead State University provides students with performance-focused training in solo and ensemble playing/singing, analysis, and musicology as required by the national accreditation agency (NASM), within a liberal arts curriculum, educating students for success in a global environment. Graduates of this program go on to perform, teach, and promote music all over the region and world.
Curriculum Maps
Music Events
Choose from degree options in collaborative piano, jazz studies, keyboard, percussion, voice and woodwind/brasswind
Morehead State University's Music program is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music.
The Bachelor of Music in Performance at Morehead State University provides stakeholders (students) with performance-focused training in solo and ensemble playing/singing, analysis, and musicology as required by the national accreditation agency (NASM), within a liberal arts curriculum, educating students for success in a global environment. Graduates of this program go on to perform, teach, and promote music all over the region and world.
The Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies provides students (stakeholders) training in jazz performance along with analytical, historical, and theoretical skills in music. The degree educates students for success in a global environment and fosters innovation, collaboration and creative thinking.
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More Information
MSU Bands & Ensembles
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Learn MoreContact Information
Music, Theatre and Dance
106 Baird Music Hall
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: mtd@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2473
FAX: 606-783-5447
