{"id":84,"date":"2021-09-24T17:24:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T17:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/music\/majors-minors\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:06:42","slug":"majors-minors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/majors-minors\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Majors &amp; Minors"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu \" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">School of Music Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/about\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >About <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/apply\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Applying to Music<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/majors-minors\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Majors &#038; 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Minors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2023\/04\/08103757\/20230316_Piano_Studio_Class_059-e1681760121239-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"female faculty in blue blazer and glasses at piano with male student with dark hair and glasses\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The information found on this website with respect to major\/minor\/program requirements is primarily directed at providing prospective students a general roadmap of the curriculum.&nbsp;Current Butler students are expected to review their degree audit report at <a title=\"My.Butler\" href=\"https:\/\/my.butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my.butler.edu<\/a> and speak with their advisor regularly for detailed information regarding their specific degree requirements and their progress toward degree completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-69d6c36146510-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-69d6c36146510_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-69d6c36146510-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tMajors and Degrees\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-69d6c36146510-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-69d6c36146510-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-69d6c36146510-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>The School of Music website lists current curriculum guides only. Students or advisors wishing to view previous versions should contact School of Music Secretary&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jlroger1@butler.edu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joy Rogers<\/a> (317-940-9246). All links are downloadable PDF&nbsp;files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-of-arts-in-music-b-a\">Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/09\/11114530\/BA-Music-SPR_26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Arts in Music<\/a> (B.A.) is an excellent option for students interested in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/music\/majors-minors\/double-majors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Double Major<\/a> or Minor in another academic area outside of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-of-musical-arts-b-m-a\">Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141547\/BMA-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A)<\/a> degree is great for students with one or more <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/09\/11115915\/Music-Emphases-SPR_26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emphases<\/a>, or a minor in another academic area outside of music. Considered a professional degree, the B.M.A. allows for more flexibility than the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) curricula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-of-music-in-performance-b-m\">Bachelor of Music in Performance (B.M.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Music in Performance degrees are professional degrees with a specific focus including <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141513\/BM-Performance-Instrumental-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instrumental Performance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141514\/BM-Performance-Piano-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Piano Performance<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/09\/11115255\/BM-Performance-Voice-SPR_26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vocal Performance<\/a>. Students pursuing a B.M. in Performance degree typically pursue graduate school upon graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-of-music-in-composition\">Bachelor of Music in Composition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Music degrees are professional degrees with a specific focus. Students pursuing the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141511\/BM-Composition-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Music in Composition<\/a> degree typically pursue graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-of-music-in-jazz-studies\">Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Music degrees are professional degrees with a specific focus. Students pursuing the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141512\/BM-Jazz-Studies-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies<\/a> degree often pursue graduate school, but are also prepared to immediately enter the field as a professional jazz musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-of-music-in-music-education\">Bachelor of Music in Music Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-music-education-degree-plans\">Standard Music Education Degree Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our standard Music Education degrees are four-year programs leading to certification in <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141705\/BME-Choral-General-P-12-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choral and General Music Education<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141707\/BME-Instrumental-General-P-12-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instrumental and General Music<\/a> in Pre-K through 12th grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-five-year-music-education-degree-plans\">Five-Year Music Education Degree Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-area-degrees-choral-instrumental-and-general-music\">Area Degrees: Choral, Instrumental, and General Music<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Music Area All-Grade degrees are five-year programs leading to&nbsp;certification in choral, instrumental,&nbsp;<strong>and<\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em>general music education for pre-K through 12th grade. Students pursuing one of these degree options must demonstrate proficiency in both the instrumental and vocal areas. Students can choose from the following degree options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141701\/BME-Area-All-Grade-Instrumental-Major-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BM Area All-Grade: Instrumental Major<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141703\/BME-Area-All-Grade-Piano-Major-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BM Area All-Grade: Piano Major<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141704\/BME-Area-All-Grade-Vocal-Major-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BM Area All-Grade: Voice Major<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-music-education-plus-music-performance-double-major\">Music Education Plus Music Performance Double Major<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Music in Performance and Music Education (B.M.) degree is a five-year program prepares students for certification in choral and general music or instrumental and general music for Pre-K through 12th grade as well as for performance auditions for graduate programs. Students can choose from four options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141706\/BME-Instr-Perf-Instr-Music-Ed-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BM in Instrumental Performance and Instrumental Music Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141710\/BME-Vocal-Perf-Choral-Music-Ed-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BM in Vocal&nbsp;Performance and Choral Music Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141709\/BME-Piano-Perf-Instr-Music-Ed-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BM in Piano Performance and Instrumental Music Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/10\/03141708\/BME-Piano-Perf-Choral-Music-Ed-FA_23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BM in Piano Performance and Choral Music Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-of-science-in-arts-administration-music\">Bachelor of Science in Arts Administration\u2013Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Science in Arts Administration\u2013Music is a degree option offered in conjunction with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/arts-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts Administration department<\/a> and the School of Music. 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