University of Louisville
| One fine day in November 1959, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century stopped by for lunch at the University of Louisville School of Music. One fine day in November 1959, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century stopped by for lunch at the University of Louisville School of Music. Dmitri Shostakovich, the leading musical figure of the Soviet Union, was in Louisville as part of a goodwill tour with five other Soviet musical artists at the height of the Cold War. The Louisville Orchestra and guest pianist Eugene List performed his fiery first piano concerto the next night. |
| Bachelor of Arts Degrees | The liberal arts degree in music affords the student the opportunity to pursue the study of music at the collegiate level and also to combine the study of music with an outside field. In some cases, we have developed some specific areas of emphasis but the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree offers the student a wide array of choices, limited only to his imagination. This degree is popular with students who want to eventually earn an advanced degree in medicine, law, or some other area. |
| Bachelor of Music Degrees | |
| Instrumental/Vocal Performance | The Studio Performance and Pedagogy Division is dedicated to the development of the musical and technical abilities of the music student through classical performance training on the individual performance instruments. This division offers classical training in voice and in the brass, wind, percussion, string, and keyboard instruments. |
| Jazz | Jazz degrees include a Bachelor of Music with an Emphasis in Jazz Performance. This degree will offer students a complete undergraduate jazz experience. |
| Music Composition | Composition students at the University of Louisville School of Music present several concerts of their own new works each year, performed by peers, guest artists and faculty. These concerts are recorded and every student composer will receive high-quality recordings of their compositions. |
| Music Theory | The Division of Music Theory is committed to the instillment of a core of performative and analytical skills that will serve musical practitioners throughout their careers. |
| Music Education | The Bachelor of Music degree is a professional degree with strong emphasis on specialized areas of music. |
| Music Education – Pre-certification | The Bachelor of Music degree is a professional degree with strong emphasis on specialized areas of music |
| Music History | The music history faculty at the University of Louisville represent a wide range of teaching and research disciplines. |
| Music Therapy | Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based practice of using music to address an individual’s treatment plan. Music therapy services can only be offered by a board-certified music therapist. |
| Master of Music Degrees | |
| Music Education | |
| Music History & Literature | |
| Instrumental/Vocal Performance (Applied Music Studies) | |
| Music Composition | |
| Music Theory |
| Area of Specialization |