Music
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Program Description
The Music BA program integrates a strong foundation in music theory, aural skills, and applications within a liberal arts framework. Ample individual practice space, a 168-seat recital hall, a 1400-seat auditorium, an impressive collections of CD's, albums and books are available to students. Students participate in on- and off-campus solo and ensemble performances. Service learning opportunities are integrated into the Music program.

Program Requirements
Attain a minimum grade of C in all music courses including capstone courses. Fulfill convocation and concert attendance requirements. Complete 50 hours of service learning. Complete all Music Department and College outcomes assessment activities. Develop a demo according to Music Department guidelines. Fulfill the goals of the Career Development Plan.

Employment Outlook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook forecasts a need for the program on a federal level with overall employment of musicians, singers, and related workers expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) published by the United States Department of Labor for musicians and singers in Table 19 United States Department of Labor (SOC) for Musicians and Singers indicates a 14% growth from 2004 to 2014. In New York State, future prospects for audio and broadcast technicians, agents and business managers for performers are listed as favorable by the New York State Department of Labor.

A variety of job titles related to the music industry are not specifically noted in federal and state labor statistics, but may be grouped within the general item, "entertainment industry." Career titles including concert promoter, retail music sales management, regional sales manager, music supervisor (music licensing/clearance), contractor, artist and repertoire coordinator, artist and repertoire administrator, director of publicity, publicist, marketing representative, tour coordinator, tour publicist advance person, among others are appropriate career titles for Music graduates.

Career Potential
The Music program prepares graduates for careers in professional performance, as well as music education and music therapy. The entertainment industry offers a multiple of music-related careers.