Music

You should major in music:

  • If you鈥檝e loved your experiences in band, orchestra, choir, or music production.
  • If you appreciate a broad range of musical styles, from classical to pop, jazz to zydeco.
  • If you鈥檙e eager to get on stage, perform, and learn the inner workings of the music industry.

As a music major, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to take courses as varied as performance, composition or songwriting, music history and theory, music technology and recording techniques, and music management, booking, and touring.

The School of Music offers two unique music degrees: a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts.

Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music degree has five concentrations to choose from:

  • Jazz Studies
  • Music Media
  • Performance
  • Piano Pedagogy
  • Theory & Composition

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts degree has three concentrations to choose from:

  • Music Business
  • Traditional Music
  • Music Education (Instrumental or Vocal)

Music at UL Lafayette

What's Music Like?

  • Research & creative activity
    Rated 3 out of 3
  • Writing
    Rated 1 out of 3
  • Internships
    Rated 2 out of 3
  • Group work & collaboration
    Rated 3 out of 3
  • Rehearsals & performances
    Rated 3 out of 3
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bands, ensembles, and choirs

Music majors and non-music majors are welcome to join.

Life as a Music Major