This degree is particularly well-suited for students wishing to pursue a double major in music and another field, for those interested in pursuing academic research in music, or for those looking for a wide-ranging liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes studies in music.?

The Bachelor of Arts degree in music is not intended to be a substitute for any of the professional degrees offered by the Department of Music.

The music fepartment includes 22 full-time faculty, many with doctorate degrees. All full-time faculty are engaged in teaching classes from the introductory to advanced levels.