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Music Degree
The Bachelor of Arts in Music at Anderson University starts with core courses to give students a strong foundation in music. Music majors then customize their study to their skills and their calling by picking a concentration. The major has tracks in performance, composition, or music theory and history.
Tomorrow's Performers are getting prepared right here.
Majoring in music at Anderson University gives students a lot of opportunities to experience their craft. Not only do they study one-on-one with faculty, they also participate in our ensembles:
- Wind Ensemble
- Orchestra
- Jazz Band
- Chorale
- Women’s Chorus (Vola Voce)
- Men’s Chorus (Vox Corvi)
- Valley Voices (Vox Corvus)
Students develop their ability to understand written music and to write their own compositions. Students must participate in student recitals, potentially both as soloists and as part of chamber ensembles. Our students also support one another by attending recitals and other performances.
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
A music degree empowers students to master their craft, blending creativity with technical skills to excel in composition, performance, and production. It provides a strong foundation for diverse careers in the music industry, from professional performance to education and sound engineering.
Careers
- Professional Performer
- Composer
- Music Publishing
- Music Education
Program Options
- Composition
- Music Theory and History
- Performance
- Music Minor
- Music Performance Minor
Why AU Music?
Anderson University’s music program is known around the world. Alumni perform at the La Scala opera house in Italy, the Met, Carnegie Hall, at the Academy Awards, and at other international venues.
Guest artists and artists-in-residence visit the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance each year. We have welcomed artists like:
- Canadian Brass
- Van Cliburn gold medal pianist Jon Nakamatsu
- Thodos Dance Chicago
- Indianapolis Baroque Ensemble
Alumni successfully pursue graduate work. They have attended:
- Indiana University
- St. Thomas University
- Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
- Boston University
- Vanderbilt University
Classes
Among the classes in the 50-hour major are:
- Theory
- History
- Music Literature
- World Music
- Private Lessons
- Ensembles
View the complete curriculum for the music major.
Meet our education teaching faculty during your campus visit.
_ Music Degree
Michelle L. Bade
Assistant Professor of Music Education; Summer Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Joani Brandon
Professor of Music, Emeritus
Dr. Rebecca Chappell
Professor of Music; Director of Music Business Studies
Rebecca Edie
Staff Accompanist; Accompanying Coordinator; Piano Area Coordinator
Joseph Everett
Part Time Adjunct
Theodore R. Hicks
Assistant Professor of Music
Dr. Christopher Holmes
Chair of the School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
Michelle Holmes
Music, Theatre, & Dance Enrollment Specialist
Jason James
Assistant Professor; Director of Musical Theatre & Theatre
Nina Ludwick
Production Manager
Angela Shaver
Program Coordinator
Jared Slothower
Accompanist
Mike Snyder
Strings
Christine Colquitt Thacker
Assistant Professor of Dance
Dr. Adam Waller
Associate Professor of Instrumental Music Education: Director of Bands
Dr. Nathan J. Willowby
Dean, College of Christian Ministry, and Music, Theatre, & Dance
Erich Yetter
Assistant Professor of Dance
The Anderson You
You have unique interests and skills that set you apart. Explore the free My College Career Quiz to receive a personalized list of majors selected just for you. We’ve taken out the guessing work. Come find the Anderson you.