Arts Admin/ Music Concentration

Students playing instruments
  • Students playing instruments in a band

    Become an industry leader. Entertain and enrich with music.

    The Music concentration allows students to engage in their music passion inviting them to use their vocal or instrumental talents while also learning about the theory and practice of the music industry. Students will have opportunities to gain hands-on experiences as music managers of one of our music themed student-run business ventures such as:  (music business label),  (ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Audio Recording Services),  (audio communication), or  (live event performances). 

    Be prepared to lead in event promotion, music product merchandising, personnel and operation management, talent promotion and more as you dive into the world of recording studios, theaters and concerts, and music organizations! See the list of the .

    Want to Go Deeper in Music? ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ University’s School of Music allows any major to audition and perform in their orchestras, choirs, and jazz groups. Consider adding a second major as a  or one of the  or .

  • Music Concentration Courses

    Must Take:
    MT 100 Music Fundamentals (3)
    MH 100 Understanding Classical Music (3)
    MC 101 Intro to MusicIndustry (3)

    And 6 additional Music Credits. These can be anything in the School of Music such as those labeled with music, music organization, music theory, music education, music history, music business, or commercial music.

    MT100. Music Fundamentals (3)

    Treble and bass clef reading; major and minor scales; spelling major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads; basic solfege skills, rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic recognition and dictation in various musical styles. Prepares music or musical theatre majors for MT111/113 and satisfies Creative Arts Requirement for non-majors.

    MH100. Understanding Classical Music (3)

    An introduction to the elements of music and their developments as illustrated in western art music, emphasizing the development of critical listening skills. No credit for music majors.

    MC101. Intro to Music Industry (3)

    An overview of the music business industry as it relates to career opportunities. A survey of music in the marketplace, songwriting, publishing, copyright, business affairs and the recording industry. Additional focus on the media elements of the music industry.

  • Possible Careers in Music Administration

    • Director of Operations
    • Production And Hall Rental Manager
    • Artistic Administrator
    • Record Producer
    • Concert Director
    • Orchestra Personnel Manager
    • Casting Director
    • Developer
    • Rehearsal Director
    • Executive Director
    • General Manager
    • Office Manager
    • Founder
    • Artistic Operations Coordinator
    • Operations Manager
    • Managing Director
    • Grant Writer
    • Publisher
    • Talent Agent 
    • Manager of Choral Activities
    • Education Programs Coordinator
    • Event Manager
    • .....and many more