Majors in Music
We offer two undergraduate degrees which will equip students to contribute to the creative economy as informed musicians, diverse thinkers, and leaders in the arts. Students will gain practical experience in their emphasis area and a lifelong appreciation of the beauty, benefits, and interdisciplinary relevance of music. Our two majors, with their concentrations are:
- Bachelor of Arts in Music. A liberal-arts degree with 3 emphasis options:
- Applied Music – Download the Degree Checklist or 4-year Plan
- Music History – Download the Degree Checklist or 4-year Plan
- Music Theory – Download the Degree Checklist or 4-year Plan
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education. A professional degree leading to licensure with 2 emphasis options:
- Instrumental – Download the Degree Checklist or 4-year Plan
- Vocal – Download the Degree Checklist or 4-year Plan
We are an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Minor in Music
The Department of Music offers a Minor in Music, which consists of 19 credit hours (see course catalog for more details)
Auditions
To apply to one of our degree programs, please complete these two steps:
- Complete your application for admission (visit this link: https://ualr.edu/admissions/student-guide)
- Send an e-mail to Dr. Vicki Lind, at vrlind@ualr.edu to schedule your audition.
You can find more information regarding what to expect during your audition on this page.
