The program offers students a liberal arts education focusing on the study of music. While majors study an instrument or voice, the emphasis is less on performance and more on music history and appreciation.

The knowledge of music history, theory, and literature, as well as instrumental performance training gained from a major in Music in the Instrumental Studies concentration forms a valuable career foundation. In addition to pursuing instrumental music as a live performance or recording artist, graduates may find work in education, music direction, arts promotion, or instrument sales. Music, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. The career fields most closely related to this major are competitive. Many individuals who graduate with bachelor’s degrees in this major establish paying careers in other fields.