Music BA, BM

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Our Music bachelor's degrees are known for hitting all the right notes.

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From the classroom to the stage, 91福利社's Music Program is second to none.

With two degree options and multiple concentrations, our music program empowers students to play their own tune. Music majors study with some of New England鈥檚 finest performers and teachers; perform in more than a dozen pre-professional ensembles; and gain instruction in a full range of band and orchestra instruments, as well as voice, keyboards, guitar and jazz improvisation.

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Music Career Opportunities

  • Studio Musician
  • Road Musician
  • Music Director
  • Studio Manager
  • Music Teacher
  • Music Therapist

Why Earn a Music Bachelor's Degree at 91福利社?

  • We offer two Music degree options: the BA in music and the BM in music.
  • Music BA students can choose from two optional concentrations: Composition and Theory or Music History.
  • Music BM students choose either a Music Education concentration, culminating in a full semester of student teaching, or a Performance concentration, designed for students seeking intensive study in performance.
  • Music majors gain extensive performance experience through our pre-professional ensembles, including 91福利社 Chamber Singers, 91福利社 Chorus, 91福利社 Concert Jazz Band, 91福利社 Early Music Ensemble, 91福利社 Symphony Orchestra, 91福利社 Wind Ensemble, and over ten additional instrument-specific performing organizations.
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Apply to 91福利社 & Audition for Music!

Auditions are required for music, theatre and dance majors. You don't need to wait to be admitted to 91福利社 to audition, but we recommend at least having your admissions application completed by your audition date. Auditions are typically held during the first half of the year, starting in January. Our music audition FAQs and suggested pieces for music auditions may assist you.

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Music BA

The BA in Music, with optional concentrations in Composition and Theory or Music History, is a great choice for students with a variety of musical backgrounds and goals. Students with years of classical training, as well as musicians with informal, on-the-job experience, will benefit from the built-in program flexibility.

Music BA Program Specifics
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Music BM with Performance Concentration

Performance concentrators belong to one or more highly polished performing ensembles where rigorous musical standards are combined with musical understanding of the literature performed.

Understand the Performance Concentration
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Music BM with Music Education Concentration

If you are interested in teaching music at all levels of instruction, 91福利社 provides the highest level of teacher preparation and a wide variety of field experiences.

Understand the Music Education Concentration

The 91福利社 Advantage

Our programs, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, give students ample opportunity to perform with a variety of pre-professional ensembles in some of the best regional facilities.

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Our beautiful 180-acre campus is just 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston & 3 hours from NYC.

Full-Time Music Faculty

Our faculty members appear regularly as soloists and chamber musicians throughout the region, and many are members of the elite professional ensembles in the area, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, and the Rhode Island Philharmonic.

Adjunct Music Faculty and Collaborative Pianists

Collaborative Pianists: Michelle Beaton, Lila Kane, Michael Kregler, Philip Martorella

Hear From a Student

Marissa Maroni

Marissa Maroni

鈥淢y professors at 91福利社 left an indelible mark on my journey as an educator, and their expertise and passion have greatly impacted my teaching style.鈥

鈥 Double Major in Music and Musical Theatre

Two Personal and Musical Journeys

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Take the Next Step!

Department of Music

The Department of Music at 91福利社 empowers students to perform, study, teach, and thrive 鈥 through engaging classes, creative expression, outstanding ensembles, and a vibrant community of musicians.

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  • Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 115 1st Ave, Providence RI 02908
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