Music Studies Program Overview
If you want a career in music, Ashland University’s Bachelor of Arts in Music provides thorough musical training within the context of a liberal arts education.
Learning Experiences
The program combines music studies with general education and liberal arts courses. Required courses include music performance, history, literature, music theory and aural skills. Depending on your career objectives, you can select elective courses in performance, music theory or history.
This degree program offers:
- Extensive individualized mentoring.
- Music scholarships for music majors, minors and participants.
- Experience performing with Ashland University’s bands or choirs.
- The opportunity to travel on a domestic or international tour.
Sample Curriculum
The Music Studies program can be completed in either three or four years. For additional information about the music curriculum, view the following resources:
Interested in teaching music? Check out our Music Education program.
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Dean's Scholarship
The Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in a major within the College of Arts & Sciences. It is a merit-based, renewable scholarship of $1,500 that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.
Auditions
Admission to the Music program requires an entrance audition, which also determines the recipients of talent-based scholarships.
