The BYU-Idaho Department of Music offers four types of degrees: Bachelor of Arts (687), Bachelor of Musical Arts (690), Bachelor of Music in Education (890) and Bachelor of Music in Performance (693). The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree (B.A.) is a liberal arts degree designed to give students a broad education with an emphasis in music. Students use this degree to prepare for career tracks requiring a broad education or for preparation for graduate studies in other areas such as medical, dental, law, business, or other professional studies. The Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.) provides a concentrated emphasis in music for students to pursue studies in string pedagogy, composition, and music history.
For a complete listing of music degrees, please refer to the BYU-Idaho Department of Music catalog. The department catalog contains information regarding degree requirements and policies. For assistance with degree sequencing, please visit our academic advising website or contact Debra Jones at (208) 496-3213.
We encourage you to contact the instrumental or vocal faculty member appropriate to your discipline as you explore your degree options. Additionally, any questions can be directed to the Department of Music (208) 496-4950.
