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Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Music
This initial professional degree in music focuses on the development of skills, concepts and sensitivities essential to the professional life of a musician. The core curriculum of 32 to 34 credits includes aspects of musicianship that are fundamental to all music degree programs — basic music theory, aural skills, music history, conducting and advanced theoretical skills.
Download the course sequence guide for the following degree plans:
Bachelor of Arts in Music
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is designed for students who desire a program with a strong emphasis in music, combined with a strong liberal arts component and a minor in an area other than music. Included are courses in basic theory, aural skills, music history and applied music, as well as restricted and open music electives.
Download the Course Sequence Guide for the BA degree here.
For additional information on the Bachelor of Arts degree with an Emphasis in Music Business, click here.
Minor
Any VCU student may declare a minor in music with approval from the Department of Music. The music minor comprises 18 credits distributed among the areas of music history/theory, ensemble performance, private lessons and music electives. A music faculty adviser counsels every student about the selection of appropriate courses based on the student’s competence and interest.
For more information on minoring in music at VCU, please contact the VCU Music Office.
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