The BA Music at Hartwick College is designed for aspiring musicians eager to explore diverse performance avenues and understand the music industry's professional landscape. You will broaden your career opportunities by taking elective courses in chamber music, composition, conducting, production, and marketing. With over a dozen ensembles available, from wind ensemble and choirs to jazz and rock band, you can engage in a rich performance schedule without conflicts. Adding a music business minor will equip you with essential knowledge of the professional side of performing.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over three years, offering a dynamic learning experience. You will master technical skills and build the confidence needed to flourish as a professional musician, with opportunities to record and perform at prestigious events. You will refine your sound in professional on-campus recording spaces and dive into a vast repertoire, from classical to contemporary works. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers, including performer, instructor, band manager, program director, or music therapist, leveraging their honed musical and business acumen.