Students gifted in vocal or instrumental music can pursue this major to hone their skills in music performance. Students will become familiar with an instrument of concentration in conjunction with core curriculum courses. This degree does not certify the student to teach music in public schools.
Concentrations
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Composition
Euphonium
Flute
Guitar
Harp
French Horn
Oboe
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
String Bass
Trombone
Trumpet
Music Admission Requirements In order to be declare a music major you must audition and be accepted into the Department of Music. View music admission requirements and find out how and when to audition.
“The Department of Music is full of quality professors and quality classes that are getting me ready for the real world. By participating in ensembles and being able to be a part of small class sizes, I am gaining valuable experiences that will help me in the future.”
Angela – La Crescent, Minnesota
What interesting classes might I take?
Music Theory
Advanced Choral Conducting
Orchestration
Keyboard and Accompanying Techniques
Choral Arranging
What can i do with this major?
Private teacher
Singer in a choir or opera
Instrumentalist in a band or orchestra
Church musician or leader
Freelance musician
Composer
Arranger
Music Business
3003 SneLling Avenue North | ST. Paul, Mn | 55113-1598 | 651-631-5100 or 800-692-4020
