Undergraduate
The Setnor School of Music’s undergraduate degree programs offer the creative, inquisitive student an extraordinary range of options for professional-level training and study. You work intensively in your respective major, simultaneously taking advantage of all the larger campus has to offer (our students often complete minors and, in many cases, second majors outside of music).
- Music B.S.
Work extensively in music while devoting time to liberal arts studies. - Music Education B.M.
Prepare to excel as both a teacher and musician. - Music Industry B.M., B.M./M.B.A.
Continue performing while studying the music business.
Please note: we are not accepting applications to these programs for Fall 2026 but suggest other great options in Setnor:
- Composition B.M.
If you are interested in composition, consider our flexible music B.S. program, where you'll customize your path with music electives. You can take composition lessons and explore contemporary composition across various styles and genres, electronic music, film and media scoring, orchestration, and studio recording. - Performance B.M.
If you are interested in studying performance and music, consider our performance honors options in our music B.S., music education B.M. and music industry B.M., B.M./MBA programs. Designed for students committed to maintaining the highest level of performance, you'll have full access to all Setnor performance and ensemble opportunities, and present two solo recitals. - Sound Recording Technology B.M.
If you are interested in developing music competency while blending technology, digital audio, and sound recording, consider our music industry B.M., B.M./MBA and music B.S. programs. Tailor your coursework across music, acoustics, sound production, audio engineering, new media design, computer science and mathematics. If you are interested in music technology but unsure if you should pursue the music industry or music B.S. degree, please contact us; we are happy to help.
Graduate
In the Setnor School of Music, our philosophy of graduate education focuses on preparing students for lifelong careers in the world of music and music education. Students receive considerable individual attention in a collegial atmosphere within a major research university.
We challenge you to advance your musicianship to the next level, with significant solo performance opportunities and collaborative music-making in small and large ensemble settings. We encourage you to think critically about music in all its forms and styles. This professional, portfolio approach prepares our graduate students for positions of vital importance in the music world and as music educators in public schools and colleges. Select a program from below to learn more.
Students may pursue two graduate music degree programs provided they are admitted to both. A limited number of credits can be combined across both programs depending on the degrees chosen. Common combinations have included: conducting/music education, performance/music education or performance/conducting. Students should anticipate a third year of study for combined graduate degree programs.
- Audio Arts M.A.
Learn about and gain skills in the studio production field. - Bandier Music Business M.S.
Build your dream career in the music business. - Conducting M.M.
Become a versatile and confident conductor in a supportive environment. - Music Education M.M., M.S.
Become a competent, independent, lifelong learner and music educator. - Performance M.M.
Attain a high level of performance and professional development skills.
Please note: we are not accepting applications to these programs for Fall 2026: