Bachelor of Music: Music Theory

UMSL's Music Department is committed to teaching, researchcreativity and public service. In addition to its role of advancing knowledge as part of a comprehensive research university, the Music Department advances the university’s land grant tradition by enhancing the cultural life of the St. Louis metropolitan area, providing high quality and accessible educational experiences in music.The Music Department at UMSL is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Music students have access to studios, rehearsal space, a recital hall and a dedicated computer lab. More so, students and faculty have opportunities to display their talents in the world-class Touhill Performing Arts Center that also serves as a cultural classroom for the community.Inspire others with the gift of music.A degree in music prepares students to be the next generation of musicians. Graduates with music degrees understand that self-discipline, collaboration, creativity and adaptability are central to the work of musicians.The Bachelor of Music balances performing, academic, educational and technological aspects of music to prepare 21st century musicians and offers the following emphasis areas:Business StudiesCompositionMusic Education (K-12)Music Performance, Instrumental or VocalMusic Theory

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