Music Major

Get swept away in the beauty and complexity of music as you pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Music! At SXU, music represents more than a collection of sounds; it represents the development of a rich history and the exploration of what lies ahead.

<h2>What Will I Learn?</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Performance:</strong> Learn the technique and skills in one or more areas of music, beyond basic musicianship at a level consistent with a liberal arts degree and gain a deep understanding of a variety of musical styles. </li> <li><strong>Musicianship:</strong> Develop your own musical style as you work conceptually with elements of music and read musical notation. </li> <li><strong>Composition:</strong> Experiment with a wide selection of musical literature, compositional processes and aesthetic properties of style, and recognize the ways they shape, and are shaped by, artistic and cultural forces. </li> <li><strong>History and Repertory: </strong>Discover the origin of musical genres, their cultural impacts and the depth of principal musical eras. </li> <li><strong>Synthesis:</strong> Develop and defend musical judgments. </li> </ul> <h2>Tuned in to Your Needs</h2> <h3>Individualized Support</h3> <p>With a combination of classroom and individual instruction, your faculty can get to know you and guide you along your journey to success. </p> <ul> <li>You have greater opportunity for performance -- including leading roles in opera performances or solo pieces with choral and instrumental ensembles. </li> <li>You work one-on-one with a faculty mentor to prepare for your Senior Project Presentation or Senior Recital that demonstrates the culmination of your music studies. </li> </ul> <h3>Performance Experiences</h3> <p>SXU celebrates musical arts with <a title="Music Ensembles" href="/academics/cas/music/music-ensembles.asp">large and small ensembles</a> and <a title="Upcoming Concerts" href="/academics/cas/music/concerts.asp">musical events</a> held throughout the academic year. Whether you are performing or attending with your friends and family, you can look forward to these annual concerts and more: </p> <ul> <li>Flute Choir</li> <li><span> </span>OkTUBAfest </li> <li>Christmas Spectacular</li> <li>Jazz Night</li> <li><span> </span>Jazz Festival </li> <li>Senior Recital</li> </ul> <h3>Bonus Scholarship Options</h3> <p>When you apply to SXU as a Music major, you will audition with the Music Department in your area of expertise. In doing so, you will also be considered for <a title="Scholarship Directory" href="/scholarship-directory/index.asp">music scholarships</a> and <a title="Audition for Scholarships" href="/academics/cas/music/audition/index.asp">talent awards</a> that can be added to other forms of <a title="Financial Aid Office" href="/financial-aid/index.asp">Financial Aid</a>. </p> <h3>Versatile Career Options</h3> <p>A major in Music gives you the freedom to explore your interests and choose electives that excite you, which prepare you for a broad range of career options geared toward your interests. Some of the option could include: </p> <ul> <li>Arranger/Composer</li> <li>Conductor</li> <li>Copyist/Transcriber</li> <li>Event producer, manager or coordinator</li> <li>Performer</li> <li>Sound technician</li> </ul> <p>If you are interested in a more specialized field, you may consider graduate school. Learn more about the <a title="Careers in Music" href="/academics/cas/music/career.asp">career skills</a> you can develop at SXU and check out our <a title="Music Career Resources" href="/student-life/career-services/career-choice/music.asp">Music career resources</a>. </p> <p>The Music Department at SXU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. </p> <h2>Program Requirements</h2> <p>For more information, please review the <a title="Program Requirements" href="/catalog/current/undergraduate/ans/music.asp">program requirements</a> and <a title="Course Descriptions" href="/catalog/current/undergraduate/courses/index.asp">course descriptions</a> in the <a title="SXU Academic Catalog" href="/catalog/">SXU Academic Catalog</a>. </p> <h2>Contact Information</h2> <p>If you have additional questions, please contact:</p> <p><strong>Office of Admission</strong><br>Phone: 844-GOTO-SXU (844-468-6798)<br>Email: <a title="Office of Admission's Email Address" href="mailto:admission@sxu.edu">admission@sxu.edu</a></p>

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