Utah Valley University

What you'll study

Students work on applied lessons (private instruction), ensemble participation, and core aural skills and theory. Coursework also typically covers music history, music literature, and methods or pedagogy courses useful for classroom teaching. The BA structure leaves room for general education requirements or electives, enabling exploration of complementary disciplines.

Entry requirements

Admission normally requires a high‑school diploma or equivalent and meeting the university's general undergraduate admission standards. Applicants should expect an audition or submission of performance recordings and may be asked to demonstrate basic music theory and sight‑reading ability as part of placement and applied lesson assignment.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue a range of paths including private and classroom music teaching, performance in ensembles and community music settings, arts administration, and roles in community education or worship music. The BA also prepares students for graduate study in music education, performance, or related arts disciplines, or for combined careers when paired with a second major.

Scholarships & funding angle

Music programmes frequently offer merit or audition‑based scholarships for applied performance and ensemble leadership; students should audition early and explore departmental awards, need‑based institutional aid, and outside arts scholarships. Combining scholarship opportunities with work‑study, teaching assistantships at the department level, or community teaching can make the degree more affordable.