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Bachelor of Arts in Music

The curriculum in Music equips students with a solid musical foundation, as well as skills and knowledge necessary to enter graduate school and professional programs. Students will be prepared for a career in entertainment industries, professional careers in church music ministry, and music performance. The program offers a learning-centered approach in two concentrations, Music Industry and Voice Performance, which allows graduates to excel in their professions. Music majors have the opportunity to perform on campus, to be a part of the renowned Dillard University Choir, collaborate with the Theatre Department and work in partnership with churches in the community and around the country.
In-State Tuition: $87,120
Out of State Tuition: $87,120

Credits: 120
Completion: 48 months
GPA: 2.5
Letter of Recommendation: No
Essay Required: No
Test Required: ACT/SAT Required

The Music Industry Concentration is designed to acquaint students with the concepts and methodologies of the music industry; to give students an introduction to digital music production technology; to provide specialized career preparation for the contemporary music profession; and to focus on the legal, financial, and ethical aspects of a career in music. This concentration offers two separate tracks: Business, which is ideal for students interested in combining music performance with knowledge of business finance and marketing, and Media/Communications, which focuses on current trends in mass communications and related technology.
In-State Tuition: $55,920
Out of State Tuition: $246,526

Credits: 120
Completion: 48 months
GPA: Check with University
Letter of Recommendation: No
Essay Required: No
Test Required: ACT/SAT Required

In-State Tuition: $52,404
Out of State Tuition: $111,144

Credits: 132
Completion: 48 months
GPA: 2.5
Letter of Recommendation: Check with University
Essay Required: Check with University
Test Required: ACT/SAT Required