Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Music] From University of South Carolina

The major at the University of South Carolina is designed for students who want to major in music while receiving a broad, liberal arts education. B.A. students will select a cognate (12 credits) or minor area (18 credits) outside the School of Music to prepare for a variety of careers that may be interdisciplinary in nature.

Students must satisfy all general education requirements as specified in the chosen degree. These requirements are designed to give students broad experience in liberal arts and sciences and opportunities to develop intellectual skills in analysis and evaluation, as well as competence in written and oral communication. 

The School of Music has established a national reputation for artistic and scholarly excellence. An acclaimed faculty teaches undergraduate and graduate music majors, including students specializing in virtually every orchestra and band instrument and in voice, piano, organ and guitar.

A major in music can prepare you for careers in:

• teaching
• symphony orchestras
• military bands
• opera
• choral societies