MusicBachelor of Arts
Why study Music at Gustavus?
The Gustavus Music major is designed to guide and support you through musical growth by accentuating your unique talents. The coursework explores music through theoretical concepts, historical perspectives, and performance techniques. Integrated to your experience is the opportunity to join various ensembles, receive private lessons, and perform frequently.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Music will be on your class schedule.
- MUS-102Music of World Cultures
- MUS-374History of Western Music I
- MUS-145Quiet Mind for Performance, Exploring Your Inner Being
- MUS-380Basic Conducting
“By giving me opportunities like accompanying, the faculty have helped me develop my own self-confidence, time management, and interpersonal skills.”
Anna Marie Riner ’24, “By giving me opportunities like accompanying, the faculty have helped me develop my own self-confidence, time management, and interpersonal skills.” Originally only focused on her Psychology major, Anna Marie’s involvement and enjoyment in music at Gustavus led to encouragement, particularly from Professor Yumiko Oshima-Ryan, to pursue a Music minor with a focus in piano performance. Of the faculty within the...
What can I do with a degree in Music?
The Music major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Teaching
- Performance
- Directing
- Composing
- Production
- Criticism
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