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BA: Music

Bachelor of Arts: Music

The BA in Music offers a flexible, career-focused education that integrates experiential learning, industry partnerships and interdisciplinary study.

This program prepares musicians for careers beyond performance and education.

With options for applied studio lessons or alternative pathways, this degree fosters creativity, collaboration and professional growth in a dynamic musical community.

Degree At a Glance

  1. Does not require an instrumental or vocal audition, but does require a written statement and a short interview as part of the application process
  2. Does not require that you play an instrument/sing or read music to enter the program, but it will help you develop those basic skills
  3. Does not require that you take lessons or perform in ensembles every semester, but it does have flexibility for those who want that experience. Please note that an audition is required for all students who wish to take private lessons and join a department area.
  4. It does not require a focus on Western classical music but provides the flexibility to do so should you desire it
  5. Does allow you to enter via audition and have a performing focus on jazz or commercial music, as well as traditional areas
  6. Does allow you to audition for and participate in ensembles (and compete for scholarship money)

Potential Career Pathways

This degree opens doors to rewarding careers in the music industry and other creative fields. With a well-rounded music education, you’ll be prepared to perform, teach privately, and work in music-related institutions, fields and industries.

  • Music Production
  • Sync License Production
  • Recording Engineer
  • Arts Marketing and Public Relations Professional
  • Freelance Musician
  • Private Studio Instructor
  • Media Project Management

Admissions Process

Requirements for admission into the Department of Music at Boise State consists of two main steps:

  • Apply to Boise State
  • Audition or interview for the Department of Music, depending on initial desired academic pathway
    • Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA) degrees must complete an interview. 
    • BA music students wishing to take private lessons must also prepare a performance audition on their instrument/voice.
Audition and interview info
Apply to Boise State
Scholarship info

Contact Us

Have some additional questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

(208) 426-3980

music@boisestate.edu

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