The University of Arizona has offered instruction in music since the late 1800's. Today, the Fred Fox School of Music ranks among the country's foremost institutions of higher education in music. A nationally and internationally recognized faculty of artists and scholars provides instruction, inspiration, and guidance to the School's approximately 500 music majors. Fred Fox School of Music graduates hold significant teaching, performing, and administrative positions throughout the country and abroad. In the years ahead, The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music will continue to play an important role in the training of performing artists, teachers, and scholars.

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 vocal and instrumental performance training gained from a major in Music in the Vocal Studies concentration forms a valuable career foundation. In addition to pursuing singing as a live performance or recording artist, graduates may find work in education, music direction, arts promotion, or talent management. 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.