The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Applied Music is for students intent on a career as a professional musician or music professor within higher education. The applied music degree track is designed to develop the highest level of musicianship on a primary instrument and to promote both scholarship and professionalism in the field. The B.M. in Applied Music is available to those students accepted to the appropriate studio by audition on a primary instrument (woodwind, brass, strings, percussion, piano, classical guitar, harp or voice).
Coursework for this major includes rigorous core sequences of music theory, aural skills, history, piano and private study courses, as well as upper-level theory electives such as contrapuntal writing, keyboard harmony, jazz theory and topic seminars. Additionally, applied music students learn music repertoire through advanced music literature courses and ensemble participation. Performance opportunities are available through large ensembles, fully-staged opera productions, chamber music programs, annual competitions, summer festivals and recitals.
Recent graduates from the Applied Music major have continued on for graduate study at top-tier universities.
AREAS OF STUDY
Music theory, aural skills, class piano and music history core sequences
Private weekly instrumental or vocal lessons
Large ensembles (instrumental and vocal)
Opera workshop and opera theatre
Chamber music
Pedagogy and literature
Advanced study in music analysis, literature and instrumental or choral conducting
Independent research and public performance preparation
CAREER OPTIONS
Higher Education
Performing Artist
Freelance Musician
Recording Artist
Teaching (private studio or affiliated institute)
Arts Advocate and Reviewer
Artistic Director
Military Bands
Pit Orchestra or Session Musician
Piano Tuner
Radio Announcer
Church Musician
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Performance
Conducting
Teaching
Composition
Musicology
Music Theory
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Delaware,
4 Kent Way,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
Auditions for entry into Fall 2024 will be held on campus at the Amy E. DuPont Music Building on the following dates: January 24, 25, 26; Graduate only: Saturday, January 27
Applicants who cannot attend in-person have the option to submit a pre-recorded video audition using an audition request form by January 15. The form will be accessible by email following the completion of the application.
Undergraduate and graduate applications must submit all materials, including audition videos no later than January 15 for scholarship, or funding consideration.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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