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Music at American University goes beyond the studio, rehearsal hall,
stage or classroom. The nation's great cultural institutions are
sites for research, internships, and part-time jobs, as well as
personal enrichment. Students at AU have the distinct advantage
of living in an environment that thrives on artistic excellence.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides a quality music education in a broad liberal arts setting with emphasis on both performance experiences and music academics. The program provides a well-rounded education and intensive professional training well suited to many careers in the field and entrance to graduate studies. Students in the music program may concentrate their major in Performance (orchestral instruments, piano, voice, guitar, organ), Music History and Literature, Composition, Music Theory, and Arts Management, or may design their own individual program of concentration.
Students enjoy fantastic performing ensembles directed by outstanding
AU faculty: AU Chorus, Chamber Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber
Music Ensembles, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Pit Orchestra; as well
as many student-led groups. Our performing ensembles produce multiple
programs per semester on campus and in excellent area venues; our
choral ensembles and orchestra have performed in various national
locations including Wolf Trap Park for the Performing Arts, Carnegie
Hall, Lincoln Center, and tours in North and South America, as well
as Europe.
Prospective Students:
Please feel free to email dparecruitment@american.edu
with any questions regarding our program, the university, or the
Washington, D.C., music community. You can review Programs
of Study and Degree Requirements that might also help you in
your decision on pursuing a music degree at American University.
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