Majors & Programs

An accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1931, Music at Jacksonville University is dedicated to providing excellent programs of study within the context of a strong liberal arts education. 

  

Degrees and Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Music (Vocal or Instrumental)

The BA emphasis includes private instruction in the student’s primary instrument, ensemble opportunities of varied size and scope, and instruction in standard music core subjects such as theory, aural skills, and history. BA students enjoy a larger elective core in this traditional liberal arts degree, allowing flexibility to tailor the course of study to their interests. Foreign language proficiency equivalent to four semesters of study is required for the BA degree and may be demonstrated by placement examination or coursework.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre (Vocal)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Musical Theatre is a professional interdisciplinary degree that provides immersive study in the areas of music and vocal performance, theatre, and dance. This degree prepares students for careers as performers or further advanced study.

The BFA in Musical Theatre provides intense instruction in music (voice), acting, and dance. This training is synthesized in various productions put on by the university. A typical year will include 2 musical theatre productions, 2 plays, 2 dance concerts, along with many large and small ensemble concerts. Individualized instruction ensures that each student finds and hones what makes them unique and marketable in the cutthroat profession of musical theatre. 

Bachelor of Music (Vocal, Instrumental, Jazz, Composition)

The BM emphasis includes private instruction in the student’s primary instrument, ensemble opportunities of varied size and scope, instruction in standard music core subjects such as theory, aural skills and history, and advanced topics including contemporary music, orchestration, and counterpoint. Cumulative recitals showcase performance achievements during the junior and senior years.

Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal or Instrumental)

Bachelor of Music Education (BME) degree students pursue concentrations in Choral or Instrumental Music; upon completion of coursework, students are prepared to earn certification to teach K-12 Music in the public schools of Florida and most other states. The BME emphasis includes private instruction in the student’s primary instrument, ensemble opportunities of varied size and scope, instruction in standard music core subjects such as theory, aural skills and history, and advanced topics including conducting, contemporary music, orchestration, counterpoint and courses in instrumental or choral methods and literature. A cumulative recital showcases performance achievements during the senior year. The capstone project is the Music Education Internship (or “student teaching”) during which semester the student teaches full time under the mentorship of a supervising public school teacher.