Program Overview
Troy University's Bachelor of Arts in Music cultivates musical excellence and prepares students for a wide range of careers. Taught by skilled faculty, the program offers hands-on courses in performance, theory, and technology. Students gain real-world experience through numerous ensembles and public performances, developing their talents and the knowledge needed to succeed in music performance, industry, or education.
Program Outline
The program focuses on musical excellence in the classroom and in the performance arena, and it is committed to helping students become competent, caring music professionals. Students will learn about music traditions from around the globe and how those traditions are entwined with the human experience. They will also learn the fundamentals of music, including rhythm and meter, note names, intervals, scales, and more.
Teaching:
The program is taught by skilled and knowledgeable faculty members who have a passion for music and guiding students toward success. Students will have access to incredible opportunities that allow them to participate in hands-on courses that will give them the skills for keyboard musicianship and sight reading, sight singing, improvisation techniques, harmonization, and chorale playing. They will also participate in classes focusing on the applications of the microcomputer, music teaching, and the management, planning, and record-keeping tasks of the music educator.
Careers:
With a Bachelor of Arts in Music from TROY, students will have numerous career opportunities that fit their unique interests, talents, and goals. Potential career paths include music performance, music industry, and music education.
Other:
The program offers students ample opportunities to enhance and share their vocal and instrumental talents. Students can perform with one of TROY's many instrumental or vocal ensembles, and they will gain experience through taking part in some of the School of Music's 200-plus annual, public performances. Every year, TROY students perform to a collective audience of more than 250,000 people. Students will also be able to develop deeper knowledge and attitudes needed to become artistic performers and intelligent consumers of music. At TROY, music majors are provided with real-world experiences designed to prepare them for viable careers in music performance, music industry, and music education should students decide to pursue education as a double major.
