Become a Music Major
If you are interested in a career in the music field, one of these majors may be right for you:
- Music (B.A.) – intended for careers in music business, arts administration, commercial music, audio engineering, publicity, marketing, management, music journalism, contract law, and many others
- Composition (B.M.) – intended for those who wish to write music
- Instrumental Music Education (B.M.) – intended for those who want to teach instrumental or general music, whose primary instrument is wind, percussion, or strings
- Instrumental Performance (B.M.) – intended for instrumentalists interested in a career in performing in classical music
- Music Therapy (B.M.) - intended for those who want to work in schools, behavioral health or medical facilities using music as a therapeutic tool
- Piano Performance and Pedagogy (B.M.) – intended for pianists interested in performing, teaching privately, and/or coaching/accompanying
- Vocal Music Education (B.M.) – intended for those who want to teach choral or general music, whose primary instrument is voice or piano
- Vocal Performance (B.M.) – intended for vocalists interested in a career in performing in classical music
Step 1: Enroll in UTC
We have a whole department that deals with enrolling in UTC: the Admissions Department. They have several people on staff who can answer any question you might have about enrolling.
Step 2: Schedule your audition
To be considered a music major, you are required to complete an audition for the Department of Music on one of the following 2023-2024 dates: February 24 or March 23.
Step 3: Prepare your audition
Review the audition requirements and prepare your audition material. This audition will determine your readiness for college-level instrument or voice instruction and place you at the proper level of study. If you are a music major, the audition may also determine your eligibility for a scholarship.
Audition Requirements
Questions?
If you have questions about any step of this process, please contact Jordan Hicks, First Year Coordinator, or the Department of Music by phone at (423) 425-4601 or by email at [email protected].