{"id":48,"date":"2015-07-28T14:05:54","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T14:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=48"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:46:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:46:04","slug":"music","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/music\/","title":{"rendered":"Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Music<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Music is essential to the human experience.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the University of Mary Washington we believe that a vibrant musical community should be at the heart of a dynamic liberal arts institution. Major in music and you\u2019ll engage your mind, body and senses \u2013 but the benefits don\u2019t stop with you. You\u2019ll share the gift of music whether through composition, education or performance. Go beyond core courses to discover what moves you most, then pursue it with passion. All the while you\u2019ll gain the critical thinking and communications skills to prepare you for graduate study or a career in music right out of college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students majoring in music who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Music majors get a broad background through courses in a performance area, music theory, and music history. All music graduates earn a bachelor\u2019s degree in music, and some choose to add education courses for teacher certification. To specialize, students need to plan and schedule courses carefully to include elective courses, independent study, and internships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UMW music majors leave prepared for graduate study, performance, composition, research, production, sound engineering, and more. Graduates who include music education often teach in public schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Music majors have the opportunity to complete internships under faculty supervision in music performance and music education.<\/p>\n\n\n

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