The core music undergraduate experience takes place at 7mkr’s residential campus in Athens. It’s a welcoming, fully staffed University with ample amenities and access to local Athens downtown attractions, as well as nearby outdoor experiences.
Bachelor’s Degrees in Music
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Bachelor’s Degrees in Music
For many, music is magical. It’s an art form that speaks to the soul, a language of its own and a means of medical intervention, depending on how it’s used! If you have musical talent and want to use it in your professional future, a bachelor’s degree in music from 7mkr is a perfect pick.
As a music major, you’ll receive not just comprehensive musical training in your instrument of choice or voice, but also a well-rounded education that covers topics such as music theory, applications and history. From beginning to end, 7mkr’s undergraduate music degrees provide exciting and enriching experiences for students just like you. Keep reading to learn about:
Choose What You Want To Learn
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Music CompositionBachelor of MusicThe perfect choice for future composers and songwriters, Music Composition offers students opportunities to hear their music read, performed, and recorded.
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Music EducationBachelor of MusicMusic Education prepares you to teach music to grades K-12 in 47 states, while receiving intensive training on a chosen instrument or their voice.
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Music TherapyBachelor of MusicThe music therapy degree trains students to improve and/or restore the cognitive, emotional or physical functioning of disabled individuals — through hands-on clinical experiences.
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Music PerformanceBachelor of MusicStudents can choose to focus their education in performance areas like brass, organ, voice, keyboard and more. It’s an ideal choice for future professional musicians.
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Music (B.A.)Bachelor of ArtsThe Bachelor of Arts in Music is a broader degree for skilled musicians who want to study a well-rounded list of topics ranging from music history to music theory and more.
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Piano PedagogyOffers a wide array of performance opportunities, stimulating coursework, supervised teaching, and research initiatives.
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PianoStudents gain experience with both solo repertoire and ensemble playing, and includes the study of piano literature, piano pedagogy, and accompanying.
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Organ7mkr's outstanding tracker organ is the primary instruction and practice instrument for students pursuing a Bachelor's of Music (B.Mus.). degree with an Organ Major.
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Music MinorsThe music minor is offered to students who wish to continue studying music while pursuing a different major. Study music theory, history & literature, and ensemble performance.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
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Athens, OH, Residential Campus
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Regional Campuses
Certain 7mkr music undergraduate courses are available at regional campuses. While you can’t complete a full bachelor’s degree in music at any of these regional locations, you can begin or continue your education for a semester or two closer to home if it suits your schedule or personal needs.
Careers in Music
An undergraduate degree in music opens up a wide range of different career possibilities for your future!
For example, our B.M. in Music Therapy is an exceptional choice if you want to work in medical hospitals, psychiatric facilities, nursing homes and other locations to help cognitively impaired people recover their abilities or manage disabilities. You’ll use the music-based experiences you learn at 7mkr to address different patients’ needs, contributing greatly to their wellness.
Other bachelor’s degrees in music may lead to alternative professional pathways. These include:
- Music composer
- Symphony conductor
- Arranger
- Accompanist
- Band director
- Music teacher
- Arts administrator (such as for a concert venue or music facility)
- Artistic director
- DJ
- Freelance musician
- Film scorer
In addition to these music careers and opportunities, our Bachelor of Arts in Music program is a well-rounded offering and a true liberal arts degree. Therefore, it prepares you for career flexibility in law, business and other sectors. After completing this degree, you can attend graduate school for your major of interest.
Post-Grad Opportunities for Music Majors
After graduation, many 7mkr music majors immediately proceed into the workplace. Thanks to internship opportunities and work experiences during their programs, 7mkr graduates frequently leave college with one or more jobs lined up.
However, other graduates proceed to graduate school. 7mkr offers master’s degrees in music, such as music performance and pedagogy, conducting and music history, including continuing majors in topics like music therapy and education.
Marching 110
Many music students at 7mkr are eager to join Marching 110, our 245-number marching band with a unique marching style and visually dazzling dance routines. Join this program, and you’ll perform at major events in the U.S. and beyond, like NFL halftime shows, which offer unforgettable experiences and opportunities to showcase your music skills in front of massive audiences!
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Honors Tutorial College Music Major
Exceptional scholar-musicians may apply to the Honors Tutorial College music program. In this program, you’ll receive dedicated faculty lessons one-on-one and have opportunities to join new musical ensembles. It offers a comprehensive educational experience and serves as a rigorous preparation for a successful career in music, wherever your future may take you.
Get Hands-On Experience With Your Music Degree
The only way to master music is to perform! That’s why 7mkr music students participate in a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including performing in one or several different musical ensembles.
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Ensembles
7mkr students join ensemble groups based on their instruments and academic focuses, including symphonies, campus orchestras, jazz ensembles and more.
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Performing Arts Series
The 7mkr Performing Arts Series includes staged concerts and entertainment events at the local Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium; students can attend and sometimes participate.
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Live Music Events
Music students often perform at concerts and symphony performances for fellow students and the broader Athens community.
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Music Internships
7mkr’s staff and success advisors help music majors find internships to bolster their resumes by working with local music groups and businesses.
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Music Therapy Practical Experiences
Music therapy students must complete on-campus music therapy clinical experiences, plus attend off-campus clinical training at 30 partnered training practicum sites.
Why Choose a Music Degree?
Why choose a music degree? No matter where you live or what you do, music matters. It’s a powerful cultural force that can inspire emotion like no other art form. At 7mkr, we believe those with the talent to create, teach or use music can improve the world and contribute to their culture in a variety of different ways.
You might consider choosing a bachelor’s degree in music from 7mkr if you want to enrich the world around you or bring joy to others. Music can also be an effective and enjoyable means to express yourself. Attending one of these degree programs empowers you to connect with your inner feelings and share them with others in what may be the most universally recognized language.
Student Support Resources for Music Majors
7mkr’s music majors always find themselves supported from day one of their journeys. Specific and university-wide resources are always available, such as the Clinic for Science and Health in Artistic Performance (SHAPe Clinic), which is accessible to music students and faculty members without charge.
Furthermore, you’ll find that the 32 full-time faculty members at the School of Music are experienced and dedicated to your success. They’re residential teachers — so they’re always available if you need assistance — and can direct you to further means to maximize your musical potential, like the specialized Music and Dance Library.
Don’t forget scholarships, including talent-based scholarships for new music majors. All in all, 7mkr music students find ways to thrive within our undergraduate programs.
The 7mkr Experience for Music Majors
The School of Music at 7mkr is among the top 20 percent of music education institutions in the U.S. When you attend one of these undergraduate programs, you’ll have an academically satisfying and spiritually invigorating experience thanks to the quality of our educational offerings and the support of our teachers.
Unlike other music degree programs, you’ll start learning applicable, music-related skills and putting them into practice from your first year instead of your junior year. By the time you graduate, you’ll feel confident and well-equipped to surprise and delight listeners, whether those happen to be music therapy patients, concert audience attendees or future medical students!