The Bachelor of Music degree lets you explore a wide range of professional fields related to music, and graduates often pursue further study. Common career paths include:

• Performer
• Arranger
• Song Writer
• Band Member
• Music Director
• Agent
• Business Manager
• Music Historian
• Film/TV Composer

Sixty-five percent of the degree content for the Bachelor of Music is devoted to music courses. Sample courses include:

• Music Analysis
• Aural Skills in Music
• Keyboard Skills
• Lyric Diction
• Form and Analysis
• Music History

• Music History
• Electronic Music
• Applied Music Composition
• Arranging
• Conducting
• Orchestration

Get the most out of your undergraduate experience by participating in programs and studios to develop multi-stylistic approaches.

Gain hands-on experience in our ensembles ranging from Symphony Orchestra to the University Chorus. You can also find opportunities to conduct various ensembles.

Work one-on-one with a professor or pursue research on topics of special interest to you. You can present your creative work at Truman's Undergraduate Research Conference as well as regional conferences.

Immerse yourself in the culture and music of a different part of the world, such as exchange programs with conservatories in Italy.

Concerts, Recitals, Annual Music Events

The Music Department hosts annual events, such as the Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Fest, as well as ensemble concerts and student recitals.