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Majors and Minors

Bachelor of Arts in Music (Vocal or Instrumental) 

• The BA emphasis includes private instruction in the student’s primary instrument, ensemble opportunities of varied size and scope, and instruction in standard music core subjects such as theory, aural skills, and history.  

• BA students enjoy a larger elective core in this traditional liberal arts degree, allowing flexibility to tailor the course of study to their interests.  

• Foreign language proficiency equivalent to four semesters of study is required for the BA degree and may be demonstrated by placement examination or coursework.

BA in Music

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre (Vocal)

• The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Musical Theatre is a professional interdisciplinary degree that provides immersive study in the areas of music and vocal performance, theatre, and dance.  

• The BFA in Musical Theatre provides intense instruction in music (voice), acting, and dance. This training is synthesized in various productions put on by the university. A typical year will include 2 musical theatre productions, 2 plays, 2 dance concerts, along with many large and small ensemble concerts. 

• Individualized instruction ensures that each student finds and hones what makes them unique and marketable in the cutthroat profession of musical theatre.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Bachelor of Music (Vocal, Instrumental, Composition) 

• The BM emphasis includes private instruction in the student’s primary instrument and instruction in standard music core subjects such as theory, aural skills and history.  Advanced topics include contemporary music, orchestration, and counterpoint.  
  Ensemble opportunities are of varied size and scope. 
• Cumulative recitals showcase performance achievements during the junior and senior years. 

BM in Music

Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Commercial Music 

• The BM in Jazz and Commercial Music is a stand-alone degree program combining jazz applied study, a dedicated jazz studies course compliment and commercial music courses. 
• JCM majors enjoy a jazz focus rooted in chamber jazz ensemble performance, composing and arranging projects, studio music recording and production, and collaboration with the record label, Dolphinium Records. 
• Students receive regular jazz applied lessons, concertize regularly throughout the year with resident and guest artists, and are engaged with faculty and student led recording projects. 

JAZZ & COMMERCIAL MUSIC

Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal or Instrumental) 

• Bachelor of Music Education (BME) degree students pursue concentrations in Choral or Instrumental Music; upon completion of coursework, students are prepared to earn certification to teach K-12 Music in the public schools of Florida and most other states.  
• The BME emphasis includes private instruction in the student’s primary instrument, ensemble opportunities of varied size and scope, instruction in standard music core subjects such as theory, aural skills and history, and advanced topics including conducting, contemporary music, orchestration, counterpoint and courses in instrumental or choral methods and literature.  
• A cumulative recital showcases performance achievements during the junior or senior year. Music Education Student Teaching is the capstone of this degree program during which the student teaches full time under the mentorship of a supervising public school teacher. 

MUSIC EDUCATION

Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology 

• The BM in Music Technology features coursework in music technology including Acoustics and Recording Techniques, Songwriting, Commercial Arranging and Production, Entrepreneurship, and Intellectual Property Law.  Students choosing the BA option take the same foundational technology courses but with room for elective courses in more technology or general music. 
• Both degree options include ensemble opportunities varying in size and scope as well as instruction in standard music core subjects such as music theory, aural skills, and music history.  
• Students work in the recording studio on industry standard equipment including an Avid S4 as well as record in performing spaces including Terry Concert Hall, Swisher Theater, and Phillips Black Box.  The in-house record label, Dolphinium Records, provides real-world experience in record and EP production. 

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Minor in Music

• Upon audition, a student may minor in music
• 18 credits of theory, history/appreciation, applied lessons, ensembles, and electives provide students with supportive skills as a musician