General Music Studies
Concentration inMusic (BA)
General Studies in Music at North Park
Explore many options with the general music studies concentration. Choose to focus on your instrument or voice while studying music theory, history, and electives across disciplines. You can also choose from specialized courses in conducting, jazz history, arranging, or songwriting courses. This prepares you for graduate programs or careers in various music fields.
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Featured course
MUS 3010–Music History and Literature I
This survey of the history of western music from the Baroque period through the mid-Romantic period is designed to familiarize students with the genres, musical styles and important personalities of the eras. Through active listening and analysis, students will become familiar with the musical styles of the periods. Structured writing assignments will reflect professional scholarship in the field of music.
Certificates
Arts Management Certificate: Combine your passion for music with nonprofit coursework and an internship to prepare for a range of careers.
Music for Social Change and Human Values Certificate: Music majors can earn an innovative eight-semester-hour certificate, training to teach young students stringed instruments in an orchestral setting with El Sistema-inspired techniques.
Ensembles
From four choirs, an orchestra, a concert band to a jazz ensemble, chamber groups, and an opera program, there’s an array of options. These ensembles perform on and off-campus, tour domestically and internationally, and participate in festivals and competitions. The opera program stages annual workshops and full productions or scenes. Ensembles are open to both music majors and non-music majors, and most require auditions.
Learn moreDouble major
Expand your career options by pairing a BA in music with another major like business, nonprofit management, history, creative writing, or psychology.
Faculty spotlight
Thomas Jefferson, Director of Keyboard Studies
ThomasJeffersonhas collaborated with numerous vocal artists, including the late world-renowned bass-baritone William Warfield.
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Music,Art, and Theatre
Wilson Hall
3231 W.Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
smat@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5630