Music

The Bachelor of Music at Kansas State University is a comprehensive program designed to cultivate the next generation of talented musicians and music educators. This degree offers students an in-depth study of music theory, history, performance, and pedagogy, preparing them for a variety of professional careers within the musical arts. The curriculum provides a balanced blend of performance experience, academic coursework, and practical training, ensuring graduates are well-equipped with both technical skills and a deep understanding of music's cultural and historical contexts.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music have opportunities to specialize in areas such as performance, composition, or music education, depending on their interests and career goals. The program emphasizes individual instruction through lessons with accomplished faculty members, ensemble participation, and recital performances, fostering artistic growth and confidence. In addition to performance training, students receive instruction in music technology, conducting, and research methods, broadening their skill set for diverse roles in the music industry.

Kansas State University’s state-of-the-art facilities include specialized rehearsal rooms, recording studios, and performance venues, providing students with an immersive environment to develop their craft. The program encourages active participation in university ensembles, including orchestras, bands, choirs, and jazz ensembles, to enhance collaborative skills and musical versatility. Students also benefit from internship and community engagement opportunities that promote real-world experience and professional development.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music program at Kansas State University are prepared to pursue careers as concert performers, music educators, composers, or continue their studies in graduate and professional schools. The program aims to foster artistic excellence, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, shaping well-rounded musicians ready to contribute to the musical community locally, nationally, and internationally. With a dedicated faculty, comprehensive curriculum, and vibrant artistic environment, Kansas State University’s Bachelor of Music program provides an exceptional foundation for students passionate about advancing their musical careers.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline May (for Fall intake), October (for Spring intake) Tuition fee

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 827 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per credit hour

Start date January,August 2015 Credits 120 credit hours
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

The bachelor of arts with a major in music emphasizes the liberal arts tradition. The program provides enough flexibility in electives for students to meet other preprofessional requirements, and it thus may appeal to students whose professional goals do not terminate with music. The major program of music leading to the bachelor of arts degree may be elected with an emphasis in the areas of music literature, composition, or performance.
The minimum requirement in music is 48 credit hours

• Recital Attendance
• Piano Proficiency
• Music Theory I
• Freshman Survey
• Music Theory II
• Aural Skills I
• Music Theory III
• Aural Skills II
• Aural Skills Proficiency
• Music Theory IV
• Aural Skills III
• Music History I: Ancient Greece through 1700
• Music History II: 1700 to 1850
• Music History III: 1850 to the Present

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

All prospective music majors must be admitted to K-State.

All prospective music majors must audition for the instructor(s) of their primary performing medium in order to be accepted into the music program. A proficiency exam will define student achievement levels in music theory and aural skills. Please contact the music program for more detailed information on audition requirements and music theory preparation.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Accreditation

The music program is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The requirements for entrance and graduation are in accordance with the published regulations of NASM. The degrees in music education are fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. K-State is accredited fully by the North Central Association.