Aug 27, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Music Business Major


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(73  credits)

Degree Map

Learning Outcomes  

The program merges business and musical expertise, preparing the graduate to enter the music industry with an ability to interact with professionals in both music and business.

Core Music Courses (33 credits):


Musicianship (3 credits):


Basic Musicianship Course (3 credits):


Performance (6 credits):


Students must enroll in six semesters of performance study.

Choose 2 credits from the following:


 

Choose 2 credits from the following:


 

Ensembles (4 credits):


Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. (Only 4 semesters have to be taken for credit)

Professional Practice (12 credits):


Event Attendance


A large number of concerts and recitals representing a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres occurs every semester. This resource of musical events is an integral part of a musician’s training. All music majors and minors must attend a specified number of concerts, recitals, and Contemporary Music Festival events before graduation. Information concerning this requirement is available in the school office.

Keyboard Proficiency


All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music Education and Music Business majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before their internship or student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site. 

Note: Piano and organ principals are excused from this requirement but must take two additional hours of music electives.

Degree Map:


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Fall 1st Year


Spring 2nd Year


Fall 3rd Year


Spring 3rd Year


Fall 4th Year


Spring 4th Year


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