Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts degree with a Music Major)

The Bachelor of Arts/Sciences degree program with a music major is designed for students with multiple interests. This program allows the opportunity to combine the study of music with a related or contrasting discipline as a second major. Students may also combine a major in music with a minor from another field of study.

Career Opportunities:

• Students enrolled in this program are looking at a variety of career choices; music may or may not be one of these options.
• The study of music is an impressive item on professional resumes; it tells potential employers that the candidate has developed excellent critical thinking skills and organizational abilities through the study of music.
• Students enrolled in this program can go on to graduate study in music; the department’s other professional degrees in music are more recommended, however.

The Heidelberg Advantage: Bachelor of Arts/Sciences, Music major

• More than 100 years of active service in the education of the musician
• Performance study available in the instrumental, voice and keyboard areas
• No additional fees for applied study, a potential savings of thousands of dollars
• The BA/BS Music major program is fully accredited by NASM (National Association of Schools of Music.
• Students can combine the study of music with a variety of other disciplines on the campus. Music and Theater, for example, is a strong combination for those interested in the areas of Music Theater or music and media. Music and Psychology is also a good combination, especially for students interested in the area of music therapy.
• There are many other possibilities for double majors involving music. Examples: Music and one of the sciences, Music and Business, Music and History, etc.) The BA/BS option does not require a double major; it is merely an option to consider.
• A strong, dedicated faculty, with regional, national and international reputations. Faculty members combine a personal commitment to teaching with continuing scholarship, research and professional performance.
• Low faculty-student ratio allows for more personal attention to student progress and development
• Special music scholarships available, in addition to Heidelberg financial aid

Graduates have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields in addition to music, including such areas as law and medicine; they have been accepted for study in quality graduate programs.

Curriculum:

The Heidelberg College Catalog features a series of course grids in the Music section of the Catalog; the grids outline each degree program’s course of study. Sample four-year plans are also available for each music degree. The curriculum is divided into four primary areas:

• Performance: Study related to the art of performance in any way. Applied study with the student’s major instrument or voice is included here. Also included in this area are ensemble and recital requirements, in addition to other forms of performance-related instruction.
• Theoretical Music: Courses in Music Theory, Aural Training and Music History/literature in the first two years of study prepare students for later advanced studies in counterpoint, orchestration, and analysis. Courses in choral and instrumental conducting are also included in this area.
• Music Electives: Additional music electives will provide other courses, including related applied study, additional ensemble/performance credits.
• General Education: Courses from disciplines outside of the Department of Music provide a broad and varied educational experience, a vital part of the mission of Heidelberg College.