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Music - B.M.

The Bachelor of Music program at Kent State is designed for students who are passionate about music and want to take their skills to the next level. With a focus on performance, composition, and music theory, this program provides students with a deep understanding of music and prepares them for a variety of careers in the industry.

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Bachelor of Music in Music - B.M.

This professional degree provides intensive specialization in one of the following areas: music composition, music education, and instrumental, piano or vocal performance. The primary emphasis is on the development of the skills, concepts and sensitivity essential for those wishing to pursue music as a profession.

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Program Information for Music - B.M.

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Music degree in Music is a professional degree. The primary emphasis is on the development of the skills, concepts and sensitivity essential for those wishing to pursue music as a profession.

The Music major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Composition concentration provides preparation for graduate study in the field, a credential for private instruction and the ability to compose and use technology in a variety of musical styles.
  • The Instrumental Performance concentration provides preparation for graduate study in the field; a credential for private instruction; and the ability to perform as a soloist, in chamber music and in large ensembles. This program is available on the following instruments: violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion.
  • The Piano Performance concentration provides preparation for graduate study in the field; a credential for private instruction; and the ability to perform as a soloist, as an accompanist, in chamber music and in large ensembles.
  • The Voice Performance concentration provides preparation for graduate study in the field; a credential for private instruction; and the ability to perform as a soloist, in opera, in chamber music and in large ensembles.
Admissions for Music - B.M.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to this major is selective. Students must audition before being admitted to the Music major. Inquiries can be directed to the coordinator of admissions and scholarships, School of Music, E-101 Center for the Performing Arts, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001 (or call 330-672-2172).

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of music history and theory.
  2. Demonstrate beginning professional skills in recitals.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 11121THEORY I 14
MUS 11122THEORY II 14
MUS 21111THEORY III 14
MUS 21112THEORY IV 14
MUS 22111UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) (music major section)3
MUS 22121MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) (music major section)3
MUS 32211WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 32212WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 23
MUS 34111INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 2
MUS 41112WESTERN MUSIC SINCE 1945 1
MUS 41341JAZZ IMPROVISATION I 1
or MUS 48512 IMPROVISATION
Major Ensemble, choose from the following: 38
MUS 45141
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE
MUS 45142
CORO CANTARE
MUS 45143
CANTIQUE
MUS 45212
ORCHESTRA
MUS 45221
SYMPHONY BAND
MUS 45223
WIND ENSEMBLE
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities3
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Concentration
Choose from the following:54
Minimum Total Credit Hours:125
1

A minimum 3.000 GPA is required in music theory courses (MUS 11121, MUS 11122, MUS 21111, MUS 21112) in the Composition concentration.

2

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

3

Students must enroll in a major ensemble appropriate to their major performance area. Piano performance majors satisfy the eight-semester ensemble requirement as follows: 2 credit hours of MUS 45311, 4 credit hours of MUS 45321 and 2 credit hours selected from chamber music or a major vocal or instrumental ensemble or 1 credit hour selected from chamber music or a major vocal or instrumental ensemble and DAN 28010. Composition majors may use MUS 45271 for maximum four semesters of the eight-semester requirement.

Composition Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
CA 31300MUSIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2
MUS 21213CLASS COMPOSITION I 2
MUS 21214CLASS COMPOSITION II 2
MUS 31211COMPOSITION 4
MUS 41131KEYBOARD HARMONY 13
MUS 41141SIXTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT 3
MUS 41151EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT 13
MUS 41161ADVANCED MUSICAL ANALYSIS 3
MUS 41211COMPOSITION 8
MUS 41299SENIOR PROJECT:MUSIC COMPOSITION (ELR) 2
MUS 41321ORCHESTRATION 3
MUS 44111ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING 2
or MUS 44121 ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
MUS 48251PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC THEORY 12
Music (MUS) Elective3
Applied Music Electives, choose from the following: 212
MUS 36111/46111
APPLIED MUSIC PIANO
MUS 36311/46311
APPLIED MUSIC VOICE
MUS 36411/46411
APPLIED MUSIC VIOLIN
MUS 36412/46412
APPLIED MUSIC VIOLA
MUS 36413/46413
APPLIED MUSIC CELLO
MUS 36414/46414
APPLIED MUSIC DOUBLE BASS
MUS 36511/46511
APPLIED MUSIC FLUTE
MUS 36512/46512
APPLIED MUSIC OBOE
MUS 36513/46513
APPLIED MUSIC CLARINET
MUS 36514/46514
APPLIED MUSIC BASSOON
MUS 36515/46515
APPLIED MUSIC SAXOPHONE
MUS 36611/46611
APPLIED MUSIC TRUMPET
MUS 36612/46612
APPLIED MUSIC HORN
MUS 36613/46613
APPLIED MUSIC TROMBONE
MUS 36614/46614
APPLIED MUSIC EUPHONIUM
MUS 36615/46615
APPLIED MUSIC TUBA
MUS 36711/46711
APPLIED MUSIC PERCUSSION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:54
1

In addition to completing the required courses, students in the Music Composition concentration must do the following prior to taking MUS 41131, MUS 41151 and MUS 48251: (1) pass a theory proficiency exam, incorporating score reading, sight singing, keyboard harmony and written analysis; and (2) receive approval from the theory and composition faculty based on a portfolio of compositions.

2

Bachelor of Music students are restricted to taking 4-credit hour applied music sections, which include a 60-minute group practice and 60-minute private lesson. Students whose main instrument is piano may fulfill this requirement with piano only or can include one or two semesters with a different instrument. Students whose main instrument is not piano must take two semesters of Applied Music Piano. A piano placement test or piano audition is required and additional remedial courses may be necessary. Students must meet the 46000-entry-level prior to graduation.

Instrumental Performance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
CA 31300MUSIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2
MUS 42162JAZZ STYLES AND ANALYSIS 3
or MUS 42221 SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
MUS 44121ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING 2
MUS 45311CHAMBER MUSIC 4
MUS 48257PEDAGOGY-INSTRUMENTAL 2
Music (MUS) Electives5
Applied Music Electives, choose from the following: 1,232
MUS 36411/46411
APPLIED MUSIC VIOLIN
MUS 36412/46412
APPLIED MUSIC VIOLA
MUS 36413/46413
APPLIED MUSIC CELLO
MUS 36414/46414
APPLIED MUSIC DOUBLE BASS
MUS 36511/46511
APPLIED MUSIC FLUTE
MUS 36512/46512
APPLIED MUSIC OBOE
MUS 36513/46513
APPLIED MUSIC CLARINET
MUS 36514/46514
APPLIED MUSIC BASSOON
MUS 36515/46515
APPLIED MUSIC SAXOPHONE
MUS 36611/46611
APPLIED MUSIC TRUMPET
MUS 36612/46612
APPLIED MUSIC HORN
MUS 36613/46613
APPLIED MUSIC TROMBONE
MUS 36614/46614
APPLIED MUSIC EUPHONIUM
MUS 36615/46615
APPLIED MUSIC TUBA
MUS 36711/46711
APPLIED MUSIC PERCUSSION
Piano Electives, choose from the following:4
MUS 27111
PIANO CLASS III
MUS 27112
PIANO CLASS IV
MUS 36111
APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 2
MUS 46111
APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:54
1

Students must complete 16 credit hours at the 36000-level and 16 credit hours at the 46000-level. Applied music courses are based on instrument of acceptance into the Instrumental Performance concentration. The 46000-level may be taken following a successful 46000-level barrier exam.

2

Bachelor of Music students are restricted to taking 4-credit hour applied music sections, which include a 60-minute group practice and 60-minute private lesson. 

Piano Performance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 36111APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 116
MUS 41131KEYBOARD HARMONY 3
MUS 41151EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT 3
MUS 42232PIANO LITERATURE I 2
MUS 42242PIANO LITERATURE II 2
MUS 46111APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 1,216
MUS 48221ELEMENTS OF ACCOMPANYING I 2
MUS 48222ELEMENTS OF ACCOMPANYING II 2
MUS 48311PIANO PEDAGOGY I 2
MUS 48312PIANO PEDAGOGY II 2
Music (MUS) Electives4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:54
1

Bachelor of Music students are restricted to taking 4-credit hour applied music sections, which include a 60-minute group practice and 60-minute private lesson.

2

The 46000-level courses may be taken following a successful 46000-level barrier exam.

Voice Performance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 18611SINGER'S DICTION I 1
MUS 18612SINGER'S DICTION II 1
MUS 36311APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 116
MUS 42251SONG LITERATURE 3
MUS 42261OPERA LITERATURE 3
MUS 45131KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP 2
MUS 46311APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 1,216
MUS 48241VOICE PEDAGOGY 2
Piano Electives, choose from the following:6
MUS 27111
PIANO CLASS III
MUS 27112
PIANO CLASS IV
MUS 36111
APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 1
MUS 46111
APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 1
Language Elective, choose from the following:4
FR 13201
ELEMENTARY FRENCH I
FR 13202
ELEMENTARY FRENCH II
GER 11201
ELEMENTARY GERMAN I
GER 11202
ELEMENTARY GERMAN II
ITAL 15201
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I
ITAL 15202
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II
Minimum Total Credit Hours:54
1

Bachelor of Music students are restricted to taking 4-credit hour applied music sections, which include a 60-minute group practice and 60-minute private lesson.

2

The 46000-level courses may be taken following a successful 46000-level barrier exam.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum C grade required in all music courses
  • Attendance at minimum 10 concerts or recitals during semesters of applied music registration. Composition students use semesters of registration in MUS 21213, MUS 21214, MUS 31211 and MUS 41211.
  • Students in the Music Composition concentration must pass a theory/composition piano proficiency exam as a prerequisite for required courses MUS 41131, MUS 41151 and MUS 48251; and present a senior recital.
  • Students in the Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance and Voice Performance concentrations must complete one half junior and one full senior recital and register for applied music courses (46000-level) during a degree recital semester. The senior recital may be used to satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR).
  • MUS 11110, MUS 11111, MUS 16914 and MUS 16915 will not count as credit for graduation for this program.
Roadmaps

Roadmaps

Composition Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
MUS 21213 CLASS COMPOSITION I 2
!MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
MUS 36XXX Applied Music2
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
!MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 21214 CLASS COMPOSITION II 2
!MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
MUS 36XXX Applied Music2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
MUS 31211 COMPOSITION 2
MUS 36XXX Applied Music2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
MUS 31211 COMPOSITION 2
MUS 36XXX Applied Music2
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
CA 31300 MUSIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2
!MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 2
MUS 36XXX Applied Music2
MUS 41211 COMPOSITION 2
MUS 48251 PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC THEORY 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Six
!MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
MUS 36XXX Applied Music2
MUS 41211 COMPOSITION 2
MUS 41341
or MUS 48512
JAZZ IMPROVISATION I
or IMPROVISATION
1
MUS 44111
or MUS 44121
ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING
or ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
2
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
!MUS 41112 WESTERN MUSIC SINCE 1945 1
MUS 41131 KEYBOARD HARMONY 3
MUS 41141 SIXTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT 3
MUS 41211 COMPOSITION 2
MUS 41321 ORCHESTRATION 3
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
MUS 41151 EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT 3
MUS 41161 ADVANCED MUSICAL ANALYSIS 3
MUS 41211 COMPOSITION 2
!MUS 41299 SENIOR PROJECT:MUSIC COMPOSITION (ELR) 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:125

Instrumental Performance Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
!MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
!MUS 36XXX Applied Music4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
!MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
!MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
!MUS 36XXX Applied Music4
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
!MUS 36XXX Applied Music4
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
!Major Ensemble 1
Piano Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
!MUS 36XXX Applied Music4
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
!Major Ensemble 1
Piano Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
CA 31300 MUSIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2
!MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 2
!MUS 46XXX Applied Music4
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours18
Semester Six
!MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
MUS 41341
or MUS 48512
JAZZ IMPROVISATION I
or IMPROVISATION
1
MUS 44121 ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING 2
!MUS 46XXX Applied Music4
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
!MUS 41112 WESTERN MUSIC SINCE 1945 1
MUS 42162
or MUS 42221
JAZZ STYLES AND ANALYSIS
or SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
3
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
!MUS 46XXX Applied Music4
MUS 48257 PEDAGOGY-INSTRUMENTAL 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Electives 4
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
!MUS 46XXX Applied Music4
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:125

Piano Performance Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
!MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
!MUS 36111 APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
!MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
!MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
!MUS 36111 APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
!MUS 36111 APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
!MUS 36111 APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
!MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 2
!MUS 46111 APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 4
MUS 48221 ELEMENTS OF ACCOMPANYING I 2
MUS 48311 PIANO PEDAGOGY I 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 1
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
!MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
!MUS 46111 APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 4
MUS 48222 ELEMENTS OF ACCOMPANYING II 2
MUS 48312 PIANO PEDAGOGY II 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
!MUS 41112 WESTERN MUSIC SINCE 1945 1
MUS 41131 KEYBOARD HARMONY 3
MUS 41341
or MUS 48512
JAZZ IMPROVISATION I
or IMPROVISATION
1
MUS 42232 PIANO LITERATURE I 2
!MUS 46111 APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Eight
MUS 41151 EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY COUNTERPOINT 3
MUS 42242 PIANO LITERATURE II 2
!MUS 46111 APPLIED MUSIC PIANO 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:125

Voice Performance Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
MUS 18611 SINGER'S DICTION I 1
!MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
MUS 36311 APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 18612 SINGER'S DICTION II 1
!MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
MUS 36311 APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Language Requirements 4
 Credit Hours17
Semester Three
!MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
!MUS 36311 APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Piano Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
!MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
!MUS 36311 APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Piano Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
!MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 2
!MUS 46311 APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Piano Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
!MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
MUS 41341
or MUS 48512
JAZZ IMPROVISATION I
or IMPROVISATION
1
MUS 45131 KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP 1
!MUS 46311 APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
!MUS 41112 WESTERN MUSIC SINCE 1945 1
MUS 42261 OPERA LITERATURE 3
MUS 45131 KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP 1
!MUS 46311 APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
MUS 42251 SONG LITERATURE 3
!MUS 46311 APPLIED MUSIC VOICE 4
!MUS 48241 VOICE PEDAGOGY 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:125
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
Accreditation for Music - B.M.

The B.M. degree in Music is approved by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Music - B.M.

Those who complete the Bachelor of Music in Music at Kent State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the music industry.

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Instrumentalists and singers
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.