The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) at Louisiana State University is your pathway to a dynamic career as a professional musician, composer, or educator. If you aspire to share your passion for music through performance, creation, or teaching, this undergraduate degree provides the comprehensive training and artistic development necessary to excel. You will explore diverse musical genres and techniques, gaining a deep understanding of music theory, history, and practice, preparing you for both advanced study and a fulfilling professional life in the arts.
This full-time, on-campus program, typically completed over four years, immerses you in a vibrant musical community. You will engage in intensive study, performance opportunities, and specialized coursework tailored to your chosen concentration, whether it be brass, percussion, piano, strings, voice, or woodwinds. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, ensemble work, and culminates in a capstone experience, such as a recital or thesis, showcasing your honed skills. You will graduate prepared for careers as performers, conductors, music teachers, or to pursue further graduate studies.