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Music & Music Ed

LevelUndergraduate
DegreeB.A. & B.M.E.
CollegeVisual and Performing Arts
LocationTullibody Music Building

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music Education

Pursue your passion for music with a Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music Education at Alabama State University and prepare for a career as a professional musician or inspiring teacher.

As you earn your music degree at ASU, you will be immersed in the world of music and supported by a thriving community of faculty, students and alumni committed to preserving and promoting the many essential creative talents of artists, musicians, and teachers.

Why Earn a
Music Degree at Alabama State University?

We have designed degrees in music that let you tailor your educational experience to your personal and professional goals:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music.

    Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree will provide you with the unique knowledge and skills to become a professional musician or to continue with your studies in a graduate program.

  • Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental Emphasis).

    Our Bachelor of Music Education degree with an instrumental emphasis will prepare you to become a general music teacher or band director at the K-12 level.

  • Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal/Choral Emphasis).

    Our Bachelor of Music Education with vocal and choral emphasis will prepare you to become a general music teacher or choral director at the K-12 level.

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Explore Music Degree Courses at ASU

Whether you earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or a Bachelor of Music Education degree at ASU, you will acquire a strong foundation in music by receiving conservatory-style training in an applied area of study (instrument or voice), in musicianship (music theory, aural skills, keyboard), and in various ensemble settings.

B.A. in Music Degree Curriculum Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental Emphasis) Curriculum Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal/Choral Emphasis)Master of Music Education M.Ed
What Can You Do With a Music Degree?

Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music or a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Alabama State University will prepare you for a wide variety of career paths in the Arts. Recent graduates from the music program have gone on to become performers, conductors, composers and educators, with many ASU alumni being admitted into prestigious graduate schools including the New England Conservatory of Music, the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the Longy School of Music at Bard College, the Steinhardt School of Music at New York University, the College of Music at the University of North Texas, and the College of Music at Florida State University, among others. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for music directors and composers are projected to grow 6% over the next decade, about as fast as average for other occupational fields. Jobs for musicians and singers will see even bigger growth, at 11% over the same amount of time.

For Bachelor of Music Education degree graduates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment growth between 7% and 8%, depending on which grades are taught. Our music education degree program at ASU currently boasts a 100% job placement rate for our graduates due to the ongoing teacher shortage in the greater southeast region.

Places Alumni Work

  • Alabama Shakespeare Festival
  • Alabama State University
  • Alcorn State University
  • Art's Music Shop, Inc.
  • Birmingham City Schools
  • Bowie State University
  • Fisk University
  • Frazer Church
  • Gadsden State Community College
  • George Mason University
  • Howard University
  • Macon County Public Schools
  • Maggie Street Baptist Church
  • Miles College
  • Mobile County Public Schools
  • Montgomery Academy
  • Montgomery Public Schools
  • Morgan State University
  • Shelton State University
  • Symphony of Hope Music Therapy, LLC
  • Talladega College
  • Tennessee State University
  • Tuskegee University
  • U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus
  • Wallace Community College

 

Why Earn a Music Degree at Alabama State University?

What makes our Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees two of the top talent producing programs in the region? From opportunities to perform on-campus and off-campus, to the dedication of our talented artist faculty, ASU’s music program offers you everything you need to develop your musical skills and professionalism.

When you earn your music degree at ASU, you will benefit from:

Hands-on experience in your field.

You will get plenty of chances each year to perform and develop your talent, both on campus and with local community groups such as the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and the Montgomery Chorale. You will also have opportunities to intern in local schools and churches in the Montgomery area.

Experienced, student-centered faculty.

Thanks to our small class sizes, you will get to work closely with faculty mentors who have decades of experience performing and teaching — benefitting from their industry connections and innovative teaching styles while you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music Education degree.

An affordable music degree.

ASU takes pride in the value of our performing arts programs and offers generous competitive scholarships to help our music students reach their fullest potential.

Program Callouts

20+

The Department of Music has been inspiring musicians for over 75 years

100%

Percent of Bachelor of Music Education graduates are employed after graduation

14:1

The remarkably small student-to-faculty ratio for music courses

3

We offer three degrees in music to prepare you for the career of your dreams

 

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Connect with ASU

Department of Music

Alabama State University’s Department of Music aims to provide the tools for aspiring musicians and teachers to discover their strengths and creative voices. If you have questions about earning your Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music Education degree, please reach out to us.

music@alasu.edu (334) 229-4341 Tullibody Music Building, 1001 N. University Drive