Bachelor of Music: Emphasis in Music Industry

Careers in the Music Industry

Heidelberg's Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in Music Industry degree option offers students an in-depth study of instrumental, keyboard or vocal music combined with a strong background in business.

Students in the program benefit from a more intensive study of music than a Bachelor of Art of Bachelor of Science degree would allow, but still complete substantial business coursework. To complement in-class instruction, the senior-year internship requirement allows students to gain real-world experience with such organizations as Tiffin's Ritz Theatre, the Toledo Symphony, area radio stations and other music businesses and art organizations. 

The program's combination of music and business coursework and training prepares students for a number of future careers in music as well as a variety of graduate studies in either music or business. 

Graduates of the program may go on to own or manage music-related firms, represent musical acts, work in music merchandising, and serve as arts administrators and arts advocates. Such professional pursuits may lead graduates to careers with recording companies, local music stores, large music corporations, opera companies, museums and state art commissions. 

The Heidelberg Advantage

The Heidelberg Music Department has been educating musicians for more than 100 years and is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Our music faculty members are dedicated teachers as well as established musicians who continue to pursue performance, composition, and research opportunities. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, music students at Heidelberg benefit from personal attention and private lessons, which are available for no additional fees. Music scholarships are also offered to complement other forms of financial aid.

Curriculum

Heidelberg's Bachelor of Music program focuses on the following areas: performance, theory/ history, musicianship, music electives and general education. This combination of areas offers music students applied study and specialized knowledge coupled with a broader-based liberal arts background. 

For More Information

For further information on Heidelberg Music Department faculty, courses of study, and performance opportunities, please visit our home page or contact:

Dr. Douglas McConnell
Heidelberg Department of Music, Chair
310 E. Market Street
 Tiffin, Ohio 44883
(419) 448-2073 
1-800-925-9250 ext. 2073