About Music at UofSC Aiken
UofSC Aiken offers the B.A. in Music with concentrations in:
- Piano Studies
- Instrumental Studies
- Vocal Studies
- Choral Music Education
- Instrumental Music Education
The program is a liberal arts degree that allows students to focus their studies in an individualized area of music. Students who elect the Piano Studies concentration will have the added benefit of performing and practicing on Steinway instruments thanks to the successfully completed campaign to become an All-Steinway School.
Careers in Music
A B.A. in music can lead to a wide variety of careers. Check out the list below for possible occupations that might interest you.
What can I do with a music degree?
K-12 Music Educator
- Band
- Choir
- Orchestra
- General Music
- Musical Theatre
- Jazz
Freelance Musician
- Accompanist
- Adjudicator
- Clinician
- Performer
- Commercial Entertainment
- Independent Studio Teacher
Administration/Business
- Arts Management
- Community Music Director
- Copyright Consultant
- Event Production
- Radio Programmer/Producer
- Entertainment Lawyer
- Agent
- Publisher
- Personnel Manager
- Royalty Accountant
- Retail Sales
Health-Related
- Music Therapist
- Activities Director
- Wellness Coordinator
Higher Education
- Professor
- Administration
- Recruitment
- Academic Advisor
- Operations/Logistics
Creative Writing
- Editor
- Engraver/Copyist
- Music Critic
- Arts Journalist
- Arranger
- Composer
- Film Scoring
- Orchestrator
- Songwriter
Technical
- Acoustic Engineer
- Electronic Production/Design
- Audio Production
- Instrument Builder
- Instrument Repair/Maintenance
- Piano Technician
- Organ Builder/Technician
Ensemble
- Band
- Chorus
- Jazz Band
- Military Conductor
- Opera
- Orchestra
- Studio
Sacred Music
- Cantor/Soloist
- Chorus Director
- Orchestra Director
- Hand Bells Director
- Pianist
- Organist
- Praise Band Leader
Historian/ Librarian
- Church Librarian
- Higher Education
- Government Archives
- Non-Profits
Advisement Resources
Degree outlines and maps for the various music program options can be found at the links below. Explore these links to learn more about the courses required for each degree.
Degree Outline for BA in Music
Degree Map for BA in Music - Concentration in Instrumental Studies
Degree Map for BA in Music - Concentration in Piano Studies
Degree Map for BA in Music - Concentration in Vocal Studies
Degree Map for BA in Music - K-12 Teacher Certification in Choral Music
Degree Map for BA in Music - K-12 Teacher Certification in Instrumental Music