An accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, the
Department of Music prepares majors for careers or graduate study in
teaching, performing and related areas, and helps develop a lifelong
enjoyment of music. Students seeking to major or minor in music are
required to audition for acceptance. Regardless of major, all UT
students are encouraged to perform in ensembles, enroll in music courses
and take studio lessons.
Music majors choose one of four
degree programs (performance, music education, liberal studies, musical
theater) that prepare them for a career in music.
Programs
Majors:
Bachelor of Music in Performance (BM)
- Degree provides an in-depth study of music with an emphasis on
developing individual musicianship and technique in one performance
area.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education (BME) -
Degree is designed to prepare future teachers for group instruction in
all areas of music for grades K-12. The program demands a high level of
musical skills and knowledge following the philosophy that "Superior
Teaching emerges from Superior Musicianship." The course of study
includes psychology, management and leadership courses vital to
effective music educators.
Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Presents an opportunity to combine the foundational study of music
theory, music history and artistic expression through performance with
other music interests and/ or other fields of study.
Graduates may work in a music - related field such as recording, retail,
promotion, or music production, or continue music studies at the
graduate level, usually in the area of musicology, music technology,
music therapy, or composition.
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts
- Co-sponsored with the Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance, this
program offers balanced training and experience in the three performance
areas of musical theater: music, drama and dance. Highlights include
ensemble participation, staged productions, concert cabarets, workshops
with established music artists, internships and a Senior Showcase
performance.
Interdisciplinary Major:
Bachelor of Arts in New Media Production
(interdisciplinary) - Offered as an interdisciplinary program that
includes courses in art, communication, information and technology
management, music and writing. The program emphasizes design and
production for interactivity and Web-based products for both commercial
and artistic intent.
Minor:
Minor in Music
- Recommended for students who wish to be involved with music and
further their musical talents, but plan to major in another field of
study. To potential employers, a Minor in Music suggests that a person
has varied interests, meets personal goals (individual practice), has
performance poise and is a "team player."