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Music Degree (BM)

About the Bachelor of Music in Music

The Bachelor of Music in Music at Missouri Southern State University is a professional degree focused on advanced training in music performance and musicianship. The program includes tracks in instrumental, vocal, keyboard, musical theatre, and elective studies in an outside field.

This degree is designed for students pursuing intensive performance study and careers in music. Students develop technical skill, artistic expression, and ensemble experience in their chosen emphasis area.

The program emphasizes performance preparation for careers in music and continued graduate study.

Is this Program Right for You?

The Bachelor of Music in Music is designed for students who want focused, performance-based training in music and are preparing for advanced study or professional music careers.

This program may be right for you if you:

  • Want to pursue a career in music performance or related fields
  • Prefer hands-on, performance-based learning
  • Plan to attend graduate school in music or a related discipline
  • Want intensive training in your primary instrument or voice
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What You'll Learn in the Music Program

In the program, you’ll build advanced performance skills, musicianship, and music theory knowledge through focused, hands-on training in your chosen emphasis area.

  • Develop advanced performance skills in your primary instrument or voice
  • Strengthen music theory and aural skills
  • Study music history, literature, and stylistic interpretation
  • Perform in solo and ensemble settings
  • Build technical proficiency and artistic expression
  • Prepare for graduate study or professional music careers

Bachelor of Music Career Paths

A music degree prepares students for advanced performance careers and continued study in music. Graduates develop the technical and artistic skills needed for professional work in performance, teaching, and other music-related fields.

Graduates of MSSU’s Music program often work as:

  • Professional musician or performer
  • Private music instructor
  • Ensemble or orchestral musician
  • Accompanist or collaborative pianist
  • Graduate student in music or related fields

Curriculum & Courses

The Bachelor of Music in Music follows a structured sequence of credit hours in performance, theory, and musicianship. Students complete coursework based on their chosen emphasis.

View full requirements in the catalog:

Program Format, Location & Schedule

  • Format: On campus
  • Location: Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri.
  • Study Options: Full-time study is standard; part-time options may be available depending on scheduling.
  • Time to Completion: Most students complete the program in four years of full-time study.
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