Students in the program offered by Rider University? will work closely with renowned faculty and recognized professionals in a variety of areas of study. Broad-based liberal arts study forms the core of these exciting degrees.

The BA in Popular Music Studies offers:?

• Saturation in twentieth- and twenty-first century popular music studies that will give the Rider graduate exceptional advantage in any professional branch of popular music production and writing
• Course work including ?general pop music history surveys such as popular music history, film music, world music, hip-hop and rap music, jazz history, in-depth studies with such courses as The Music of the Beatles, Radiohead, The Music of Anime and Animation, iPod and Digital Culture and Music Theory in the writing of songs and professional pop and rock journalism and criticism
• One-of-a-kind combination of the use of technology and study of the most recent technological innovations as they relate to music
• The opportunity to develop and evolve your own groups and creative performance and recording projects in an interactive and supportive environment
• Internship opportunities tailored to your particular passions and interests.
• Involvement in a wide variety of performance groups including the Rider Band, University Chorale, Jazz Band, Pep Band and student-run ensembles