College of Arts and Humanities
Music, BA
“Art is how we decorate space; Music is how we decorate time.” – Jean-Michel Basquiat
Bachelor of Arts (BA) offered in On-campus formats.
*On-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.
St. Charles / St. Louis
Music (BA)
When you earn this St. Louis music degree at Lindenwood University, your education will be a combination of a liberal arts curriculum with an immersion into your chosen musical path.
A Bachelor of Arts in music requires 53 credit hours, in which you will take private lessons, participate in a large ensemble, learn proficiency in the piano, learn music theory, and more.
This St. Louis Music (BA) degree program provides a solid foundation in the study of all aspects of music, including theory, historical context, performing, conducting, composition, and technology. Several elective courses provide students the opportunity to gain knowledge about a wide range of specialized music topics.
The Lindenwood University music program is committed to preparing our students with the skills, musicianship, technological understanding, and entrepreneurial tools to succeed in diverse careers as 21st-century music professionals.
Explore Music Degree Emphases
Build a music degree around your creative interests and career goals. Lindenwood offers performance-focused, production, business, and pre-professional pathways for students preparing to contribute to today’s evolving music industry.
Jazz and Contemporary Music Emphasis
Develop advanced skills in jazz and contemporary performance, improvisation, composition, and arranging. This Bachelor of Music pathway includes private instruction, ensemble participation, and Junior and Senior Recitals.
Explore the Jazz and Contemporary Music Emphasis
Music Business and Entrepreneurship Emphasis
Prepare for careers behind the scenes of the music industry through coursework in artist management, marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, concert promotion, and digital content.
Explore the Music Business and Entrepreneurship Emphasis
Music Production Emphasis
Gain hands-on experience with recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and sound design using professional studio equipment and industry-standard technology, including Pro Tools and the Avid S4 recording console.
Pre-Music Therapy Emphasis
Combine extensive musical training with coursework in psychology, human development, and the sciences. This Bachelor of Music pathway prepares students to pursue advanced study in music therapy.
Shenika Harris, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities