Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts Concentration provides a broad foundation in the study of music through a combination of work in theory, musicianship, historical surveys and seminars and a variety of performance options. The B.A. degree is ideal for the student who is considering graduate work in music or for one who simply wants a strong background in the field of study. The latitude of the degree program affords students an opportunity to pursue a second major and/or a minor degree.

 
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Liberal Arts
Degree Requirements    Units
General Education (50 units, 12 in major)  38
Major Requirements      54
Preparatory and or/general electives 7
University Electives*    21
Total units needed for graduation   120
 

*Students may include 8-10 units of music coursework, both performance and non-performance (Private Instruction, Repertory Class, additional ensembles, etc.) from the 21 units of university electives.   

Advising Checklist

Music Theory Program Director, Jewish Studies Program Director
Dr. Brian Wilson
wilsonb@sonoma.edu
Brian Wilson conducting with one hand up and baton in the other hand
Musicology and Musicianship Programs
Dr. John Palmer
palmejoh@sonoma.edu
profile shot of John Palmer playing keyboard