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General Music Studies

Concentration in听Music (BA)

Students singing in choir.

General Studies in Music at North Park

Explore many options with the general music studies concentration. Choose to focus on your instrument or voice while studying music theory, history, and electives across disciplines. You can also choose from specialized courses in conducting, jazz history, arranging, or songwriting courses. This prepares you for graduate programs or careers in various music fields.

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Featured course

MUS 3010鈥揗usic History and Literature I
This survey of the history of western music from the Baroque period through the mid-Romantic period is designed to familiarize students with the genres, musical styles and important personalities of the eras. Through active listening and analysis, students will become familiar with the musical styles of the periods. Structured writing assignments will reflect professional scholarship in the field of music.

Certificates

Arts Management Certificate: Combine your passion for music with nonprofit coursework and an internship to prepare for a range of careers.

Ensembles

From four choirs, an orchestra, a concert band to a jazz ensemble, chamber groups, and an opera program, there鈥檚 an array of options. These ensembles perform on and off-campus, tour domestically and internationally, and participate in festivals and competitions. The opera program stages annual workshops and full productions or scenes. Ensembles are open to both music majors and non-music majors, and most require auditions.

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Double major

Expand your career options by pairing a BA in music with another major like business, nonprofit management, history, creative writing, or psychology.

Faculty spotlight

Thomas Jefferson, Keyboard Skills Area Supervisor

Thomas听Jefferson听has collaborated with numerous vocal artists, including the late world-renowned bass-baritone William Warfield.

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Contact

College of Arts and Sciences
School of Music,听Art, and Theatre

Wilson Hall

Chicago, IL 60625

smat@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5630