Music, B.A.
Explore Music at Immaculata University
Immaculata’s Bachelor of Arts in Music provides a strong liberal arts education together with broad musical training that allows you to develop your skills as a musician and pursue a range of career options. Flexibility in coursework allows students to also pursue a minor in another field.
Music provides an experience of something transcendent, an outlet for creativity, a stirring of our emotions, an expression of culture, an opportunity for fellowship around something beautiful. At Immaculata, you’ll learn about music from a range of perspectives—historical, cultural, aesthetic, psychological and applied.
At A Glance
Program: Bachelor of Arts
Audience: Undergraduate students
Format: Face-to-face classes
Next Start Date: May 19, 2025
Cost: Full-time tuition
Time to Completion Four years
“Music is one of my main sources of comfort. It grounds me and helps me grow and connect to other people. When I’m stressed, I play a favorite lullaby on the guitar, and I instantly feel less overwhelmed. My classes have shown me how impactful music can be, even for people without a music background. I’ve made great connections with coaches, professors and friends who help me take care of myself and stay committed to what I need to do. I’ve also learned to enjoy the little moments, have jam sessions and laugh. My advisors check in with me and encourage me, saying, ‘I know you can do it.’ They're both really supportive in making sure I can achieve what I want to achieve while I’m here.”
Breanna Kratz
You will have plenty of performance opportunities with IU’s musical ensembles:
- Chorale
- Symphony Orchestra
- Concert Band
- Chamber Choir
- String Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Brass Ensemble
- Flute Choir
- Percussion Ensemble
- Piano Ensemble
- Guitar Ensemble
- and more!
In addition, you can join a musical club or organization:
- Cue and Curtain Theatre
- Immacapella
- Liturgical Music (cantor/instrumental ensemble)
You may also add a performance emphasis to your B.A. degree. In this unique program, you will learn to practice in different areas, mastering the physical, technical, mechanical, structural, rhythmic and interpretive facets of making music. The performance emphasis also provides additional opportunities for solo and ensemble performances and experiences.
Immaculata is an All-Steinway School with Steinway concert grand pianos and numerous Steinway-made practice pianos. This designation is a demonstration of Immaculata University’s commitment to inspire students to develop their artistic talents and prepare them to perform at the highest level.
As a music major, you will have a variety of career opportunities, including private teaching, church musician (choir director, organist, cantor, liturgist), composer/arranger, conductor, music retail, music publishing, performer, and studio manager.
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