BA in Music

American University - Shorelight

Carve your path as an artist and scholar as you explore the history, theory, and performance traditions across diverse musical genres and forms. Our students perform internationally with our ensembles and intern with the most prestigious arts organizations of the nation’s capital, gaining world-class professional opportunities and contacts. Many of our private instructors are nationally recognized performers. Our faculty are committed to mentoring you through the many opportunities of the program, the campus, and the city. Take advantage of all the Music Program and the University has to offer: compete for research grants, travel internationally with our ensembles, or intern with partners beyond the classroom like the Washington National Opera. We pride ourselves on giving you world-class professional opportunities and contacts while you explore the depths of studying Music in American University's liberal arts tradition.

College of Arts and Sciences