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Bachelor of Musical Arts

Musical Arts: General Music Emphasis (B.M.A)

Students will also develop technical skills in a chosen performance area that produces artistic expression in individual and ensemble performance, balanced with focused study in an area outside of music. Students will understand the nature of professional work in music, including rehearsal and conducting skills, career development opportunities, and teaching skills.
A professor conducts a Chamber Orchestra who are performing.

General Music Introduction

The Bachelor of Musical Arts provides a concentrated focus in music with a complementary secondary emphasis in a non-music discipline. This degree is typically pursued by those interested in string studio teaching or in continuing to graduate studies in music history, conducting, or composition. One has a wide range of career options depending on the secondary choice of study.

Highlighted Courses

Students are required to participate in an ensemble each semester.

If you are interested in Musical Arts, start with one of the following courses:

Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Musical Arts have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program successfully build portfolio careers by generating income through multiple streams such as private teaching and live performance. This versatile model allows you to combine your artistic talent with professional roles in arts administration and marketing to create a stable and rewarding financial base.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for a diverse range of roles including professional musician and music educator or as an innovative entrepreneur in the public service and public relations sectors. This degree cultivates the discipline and collaborative spirit necessary to lead as a creative professional in the modern global arts economy.

Preparation for Grad School

The intense focus and rigor required to master music at BYU-Idaho makes you a standout candidate for top tier conservatories and prestigious programs in law, medicine, or business. You will graduate with the critical thinking skills and technical mastery required to excel in advanced graduate studies both within and beyond the arts.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Musical Arts
You will learn to integrate artificial intelligence as a powerful tool to master music theory and history while significantly increasing the efficiency of your rehearsal sessions. Our curriculum also leverages AI to curate precise job opportunities and match you with ideal graduate programs to ensure your career strategy is as refined as your performance.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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