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A four-year degree, the Bachelor of Music comprises intensive work with world-class artist-teachers and unrivaled performance opportunities. Students hone their musical skills in every type of classical setting from solo to large ensembles.

The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree awarded by Rice University. It is designed for those students seeking intensive study in their major area to prepare for a career in the music profession. The BMus program consists of a core curriculum (theory, aural skills, and music history), applied study (lessons, ensembles, chamber music, recitals), and keyboard proficiency.

Upon completing the BMus degree, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate technical and musical competence in solo performance, composition, or music-historical research appropriate to the standards of a four-year undergraduate program.
2. Possess intermediate analytical skills in music theory and an understanding of how those skills inform music performance.
3. Acquire a fundamental understanding of the relationship between music history and music performance.
4. Develop superior technical collaborative skills in the student鈥檚 major area through a combination of practice, coaching, and rehearsal in large and small ensembles.

Majors as below:

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Bassoon Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Cello Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Clarinet Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Composition

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Double Bass Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Flute Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Harp Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Horn Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Music History

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Music Theory

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Oboe Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Organ Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Percussion Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Piano Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Trombone Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Trumpet Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Tuba Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Viola Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Violin Performance

Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degree with a Major in Vocal Performance.

Students pursuing the BMus degree must complete:

• A minimum of 19 courses (83 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.
• A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 14 courses (70 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above.