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Music Industry Degree

About the Degree:

Today’s music is about more than those who perform. It requires knowledge and skill in business and entrepreneurship. The success of those with talent as writers, performers and arrangers almost always depends on the support of other music industry professionals. The Music Industry Degree allows you to see music in its totality, as an industry that offers a variety of rewarding careers.

What Can I Do With This Major? 

Your Future with Our Music Industry Degree

As a graduate of Missouri Southern's Music Industry program, you'll harness your passion for the business of music into a fulfilling, life-long career. Picture yourself in one of these positions:

  • Work for production studios and recording artists.
  • Scout out talent for music management groups and studios.
  • Use your knowledge of business and love of music to manage a music store.
  • Work on the marketing side of the music industry.

What You'll Learn:

  • The music major will demonstrate effective keyboard skills in playing the piano both as a performer and accompanist.
  • The successful graduate from the Music program will develop a broad base of knowledge in music history, including literature, composers, genres, and styles.
  • The successful graduate from the Music program will identify, distinguish, and notate written and aural elements of music theory.
  • The successful graduate from the Music program will perform as soloists and ensemble members in their primary instrument at a level commensurate with their degree program.

This Degree if Great for You if:

  • You're interested in being a record executive, producer or talent scout.
  • You want to manage your own career and/or those of other recording artists.
  • You want to work in recording studios or concert venues.
  • You're interested in music publishing or performing-rights organizations.

Options:

Current Catalog

Bachelor of Arts - Music with Concentration in Music Industry

Other Options (Current Catalog)

2018 - 2019