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Music, BA

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 50.0901

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The Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music. Optional concentrations in Music Education (including teacher certification), Music Technology, and Music Therapy are also available.

Credits

129 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingCoordinationInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

English LanguageFine ArtsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear VisionHearing SensitivityMemorizationAuditory AttentionOriginalityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gat
  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
  • Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to in
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Technology

Computer based training softwareElectronic mail softwareMusic or sound editing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

AccordionsAcoustic guitarsAlto hornsAlto saxophonesAmplifiersAudio equalizersAutoharpsBagpipesBanjoesBaritone hornsBassoonsBb clarinetsBongo drumsBuglesCaposBunsen burnersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compasses

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Musicians and Singers27-2042.00
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Full-scope live performance — deliver authoritative and nuanced performances across a wide range of venues — from intimate recital halls to large concert stages — without directorial supervision.
  • Advanced musical interpretation — independently modify and personalize musical works by integrating deep knowledge of harmony, counterpoint, voice production, and stylistic convention to create distinctive presentations.
  • Solo and featured artist roles — perform as a principal soloist or featured guest artist with orchestras, chamber ensembles, or touring bands, managing artistic decisions autonomously.
  • Non-routine repertoire preparation — learn and perform complex or unfamiliar works on short notice, drawing on strong memorization skills and comprehensive score-reading ability.
  • Cross-genre instrumental mastery — demonstrate expert command of a primary instrument family while adapting stylistically to diverse musical genres in professional recording and performance contexts.
  • Artistic self-direction — plan, curate, and execute personal recital programs or set lists that reflect a coherent artistic vision and resonate with target audiences.
  • Critical artistic evaluation — apply critical thinking to assess the quality and authenticity of one's own and collaborators' performances, driving iterative improvement in professional rehearsal settings.
  • Advanced technology integration — use music editing, web publishing, and accounting software to manage digital recordings, artist profiles, royalty tracking, and self-promotional content.
  • Audience and stakeholder communication — articulate complex artistic concepts clearly in pre-concert talks, educational presentations, and media interviews, demonstrating strong oral expression.
  • Collaborative leadership in ensembles — coordinate sectional rehearsals and guide less experienced performers within professional orchestras or touring groups toward a unified interpretive outcome.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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