Program Overview

Music Degree

The University of North Dakota offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music, which provides students with the power to pursue their passions wherever they lead. Music is a universal language that connects people across cultures and expresses the human experience.

Program Details

• Program type: Major
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated time to complete: 4 years
• Credit hours: 120

Why Earn a Music Degree?

The Music degree at the University of North Dakota combines a dive into music theory, history, and performance with a rich experience in the liberal arts. Along with music courses, students will expand their horizons with electives in another discipline, such as history, art, mathematics, German, or French.

Facilities and Resources

The Hughes Fine Arts Center boasts all the facilities needed for an exceptional musical experience, including:

• Private practice rooms
• Specially designed rehearsal halls
• Keyboard labs
• A 200-seat recital hall
• A music library

Music Degree at UND

• Perform with choirs, bands, chamber orchestra, and chamber ensembles.
• Travel the world for performances in destinations such as China, Japan, Brazil, or Cuba.
• The Department of Music awards many generous scholarships on the basis of superior musicianship.
• Get involved in a student group like Music Students of UND, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), or Pi Kappa Lambda.
• Earn a degree accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
• Attend or perform at events throughout the year on campus and in the community.

What Can You Do with a Music Degree?

Music majors go on to work in a wide variety of settings. Some use their liberal arts skills (like critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving) to thrive in professions as diverse as business, advertising, and private teaching. Others pursue careers in the music industry, including:

• Instrumental, vocal, or church music
• Composing
• Conducting
• Arts administration
• Music business or technology

Skills with a Music Degree

A Music degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

• Solo and ensemble performance
• Music composition and theory
• Communication and collaboration
• Creative and critical thinking

Music Degree Jobs

UND music alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with organizations such as the American Youth Symphony, Inc., California State University, Long Beach, and Dunes Summer Theatre.

Music Degree Courses

Some of the courses offered in the Music degree program include:

• Instrumental and Choral Arranging (MUSC 423)
• Rock & Roll History I: From World War II to 1975 (MUSC 201)
• Music and Culture (MUSC 203)
• Basic Conducting (MUSC 256)
• Music Theory (MUSC 130)
• Instrumental Jazz Ensemble (MUSC 273)

Best Music Degree Programs

The University of North Dakota's Music degree ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.