To master the art of directing a musical performance, students in the conducting area will develop leadership, technique, problem solving abilities, and more. Students interested in this area will be required to audition with a University ensemble.

Perform with renowned choirs, symphonies, and bands while learning from world-class musicians. Newly renovated facilities include a state-of-the-art recording studio and dedicated marching band rehearsal space.

Jazz Studies is a program dedicated to the detailed study of jazz performance and arranging/composition. This degree, established on the firm foundation of the arranging program developed by Professor Steve Sample, is on the cutting edge of the curricula needed by versatile musicians.

As an arts hub in the community, the School of Music allows UA students to explore their musical interests with the minor program.

Master the art of music composition and hear your work performed on stage. Learn about the latest music technology in our state-of-the-art electronic studio.

Make a difference and inspire the next generation of music students by becoming a state-certified music educator! Students perform in choirs, orchestras, and bands while developing their musicianship as soloists, vocalists, ensemble musicians, conductors, chamber musicians, and more. Hands-on experiences are found throughout the program and culminate in a five-month internship with accomplished educators throughout Alabama during their senior year.

Study with the region’s finest musicians. Perform in instrumental ensembles, orchestras, and bands. Work toward a variety of music professions. The major in performance culminates in a bachelor of music (BM) degree and requires the successful completion of one of the following six tracks: piano; organ; strings; woodwind, brass, and percussion; voice; jazz studies.

Immerse yourself in the study of musical structure as you prepare for a career as a full-time musician, licensed music therapist, educator, and other positions within the music industry.

Join the state’s only music therapy degree program and discover how music engages the brain, enhances learning, and promotes mental and physical wellbeing. Gain hands-on experience through a six-month internship during your senior year.

Take the first step toward a career in arts administration. Learn how to manage concerts, from backstage to the box office. Explore arts development and fundraising, careers in concert and commercial music, and legal issues in the arts, and gain firsthand experience through an internship with a local arts organization.

Dive into the world of audio engineering. Explore all aspects of studio recording, from the equipment used in the studio and live recording environments to equipment design, maintenance and operations.

Distinct from training in performance or composition, musicology is the scholarly analysis and research-based study of music.