The Bachelor of Arts in Music at the University of Wyoming offers you a flexible pathway to explore your passion for music within a broad liberal arts framework. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you possess musical talents and interests, whether vocal or instrumental, and wish to pursue a comprehensive education that allows for diverse coursework beyond the core music curriculum. You will gain a foundational understanding of music theory, history, and performance, preparing you for a variety of potential careers in the music and arts industry, including arts management, entrepreneurship, and audio technology.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, integrating a robust 58-credit music core curriculum with essential University Studies Program requirements. Throughout your studies, you will engage in practical musical experiences, including ensemble participation each semester and applied lessons, culminating in a senior recital. You will also develop critical skills through coursework in areas like written and aural theory, historical perspectives, and specialized upper-division electives such as jazz improvisation or global music. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, ready to embark on diverse professional journeys within the creative sector.