Bachelor of Music
School of Music
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
Bachelor of Music
School of Music
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
On-Campus
Program
120 - 131 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tutition
$5,010 Per Semester
Free Books
for All Students
Explore Music Through a Flexible Program of Study
At EKU’s School of Music, you will receive a relevant music education through individualized attention, student-centered learning, and a comprehensive program of study. Customize your degree based on your area of interest: music composition, music education, music performance, or music industry. As a musical leader, you will be able to enhance the fabric of your community, the Commonwealth, and beyond through the power of music.
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Career Outlook
Employment of musicians and singers is projected to grow 2 percent from 2023 to 2033.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why EKU?
Program Options
Choose between five concentrations that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:
Minors & Certificates
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:
You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:
View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.
Curriculum & Enrollment
The bachelor of music in music education is designed to prepare students for teaching music in all genres and at all levels. Students develop new knowledge regarding the pedagogy, philosophy, and application of music teaching. This degree leads to initial licensure as a certified educator in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Graduates are hired as elementary music educators, band, choir or orchestra directors, or pursue graduate studies in music performance, conducting, administration, or education. The education program prepares students to teach music, no matter the context, across the industry.
Enrolling & Advising Information
EKU’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.
Additional Contact Info
Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
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Contact Information
School of Music
521 Lancaster Avenue
Foster 101
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-3266
music@eku.edu