- Focuses on developing musical and technical skills in an instrument or voice, preparing students for careers as performers.
2. Music Education:
- Provides training to teach music at elementary, secondary, and college levels, including music theory, pedagogy, and conducting.
3. Music Composition:
- Prepares students to compose music, ranging from classical to contemporary genres, with courses in music theory, counterpoint, and orchestration.
4. Music Therapy:
- Combines music with clinical studies, preparing individuals to use music as a therapeutic intervention for various health and mental well-being purposes.
5. Music Business:
- Covers the business side of the music industry, including copyright, contracts, artist management, music publishing, and event organization.
6. Jazz Studies:
- Focuses on the study and performance of jazz music, including improvisation, jazz harmony, and jazz history.
7. Music Production:
- Prepares students for careers in recording and mixing music, sound engineering, and music technology.
8. Music History and Musicology:
- Explores the history of music, musical styles, and music analysis from different cultural perspectives.
9. Music Theory and Composition:
- Provides comprehensive training in music theory, harmony, counterpoint, and composition techniques.
10. Music Technology:
- Combines music studies with technology, covering digital music production, sound synthesis, and electronic music.
11. Ethnomusicology:
- Focuses on the study of music in various cultures and societies, examining musical practices, traditions, and their social significance.
12. Music and Sound Recording:
- Prepares students for careers in audio engineering, sound design, and post-production for film, television, and other media.
13. Popular Music Studies:
- Explores the history, theory, and cultural impact of popular music genres such as rock, pop, folk, and hip-hop.
14. Music Pedagogy:
- Specialization within music education that emphasizes effective teaching methods, curriculum development, and assessment strategies.
15. Music Therapy and Counseling:
- Combines music therapy with counseling techniques, preparing individuals to provide holistic music-based interventions for emotional and psychological well-being.