Perform, compose, and create your future with a degree rooted in passion, precision, and powerful career pathways.
Hone your craft and pursue your passion through performance, theory, and creativity. NSU’s Music program prepares you for dynamic careers in performance, production, education, and beyond.
Why Choose the Bachelor of Music at NSU
Shape sound. Shape your future.
At NSU, you’ll do more than learn music—you’ll live it. Study theory, master your instrument, and perform in world-class ensembles as you prepare for a career with creative impact.
AT A GLANCE COURSES
Master your instrument, strengthen your creativity, and develop industry-ready skills with courses grounded in technique, theory, and performance.
Build a foundation in written music theory—scales, rhythm, cadences, and harmonization.
Concentrations
The Bachelor of Music degree prepares students for careers or graduate study as professional musicians. Students complete a strong foundation in music theory, musicology, applied study, and ensembles, and must choose one of the following three concentrations.
This concentration is designed for students who wish to pursue careers as performing artists or applied music instructors. Students must demonstrate a high level of technical and artistic performance ability on their instrument or voice. Coursework includes pedagogy, repertoire, and foreign language study. A full, hour-long recital is required at the culmination of the degree.
The Sacred Music concentration prepares students for leadership roles in church and synagogue music ministries. Students develop skills in keyboard performance, conducting, church administration, and hymnody. A one-hour recital—either as performer or conductor—is required, along with a semester-long practicum working with an area church or synagogue.
This concentration is tailored for students interested in the commercial and administrative sides of the music industry, including marketing, production, and arts management. Coursework may include topics such as studio production, sound mixing, concert promotion, ProTools, and music business law. Students complete a half-recital and a semester-long internship with a music business or nonprofit organization.
Program Highlights
NSU’s Bachelor of Music program offers unique opportunities and resources to help you succeed. From hands-on learning to personalized guidance, these highlights set our program apart.
Hands on Learning
Perform in elite ensembles, recitals, and live productions starting your very first semester.
Expert Faculty
Receive one-on-one training from professional musicians and nationally recognized performers.
Career Preparation
Build a strong foundation in music theory, technique, and business for versatile career paths.
Degree Resources
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