Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Music Major - BA

Bachelor of Arts
Bridgewater College

In the Department of Music at Bridgewater College, you will be quickly immersed into a supportive musical environment that will help you hone your skills to reach your musical goals. Through ensembles, applied lessons, and academic music courses, you will explore many facets in the field of music. Ensembles on campus are open to all students on campus, regardless of major. Ensembles include the Screamin' Eagles Marching Band, Concert Choir, Chorale, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Chamber Strings. We also offer smaller chamber ensembles like a cappella choirs, handbell choir, jazz combo, and many more! Music majors may specialize in Music or Music Education. The Music minor has the flexibility to fit the interest and goals of all students. Numerous exciting courses offered by the Department of Music meet the College's general education requirement in fine arts.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree A Music degree at Bridgewater College allows you lots of flexibility of electives such as more performing ensembles, composition lessons, conducting classes, and more.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Bridgewater College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses All courses must be completed with a C of better.
Doing More With Your Degree A Music degree pairs well with either a double major or a minor. Some popular double majors or minors include business, computer science, and psychology.
Program Successes & Highlights With a Music degree you can go to graduate school in performance, composition, music theory, or musicology. You can even use the skills that you learned as a music major in other related fields after graduation.
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Bridgewater College and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
New River Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Bridgewater College and The Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completing an AA, AS, or AA&S degree will waive all but 4 credits of our Foundations in Liberal Arts Program.

Students who graduate with a transfer-oriented associate degree (A.A., A.S., or A.A.&S.), will have all Bridgewater general education course requirements waived except for two courses (2-4 total credit hours). These are our Connected Learning (CL) 150 course designed to serve as an orientation for transfer students, and CL 400 that serves as a senior capstone experience. CL 400 may be delivered within the major (3 credits) or separately (1 credit).
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School The completion of an Associate Degree concurrent with high school results in course work towards your degree and most general education courses satisfied. Students who graduate with a transfer-oriented associate degree (A.A., A.S., or A.A.&S.), will have all Bridgewater general education course requirements waived except for two courses (2-4 credit hours). These are our Connected Learning (CL) 150 course designed to serve as an orientation for transfer students, and CL 400 that serves as a senior capstone experience. CL 400 may be delivered within the major (3 credits) or separately (1 credit).
Credit for Prior Learning Bridgewater College may award credit for Advanced Placement and military experience. See the linked pages for credit evaluation policies.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Bridgewater College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
72
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
89%
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? You'll be part of a vibrant community where people truly know and care for one another. Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,500 full-time students (undergraduate and graduate), 80% of whom live on campus. With an average class size of 19, you'll make lasting connections with your professors and classmates. You won't lack for opportunities to get involved with more than 50 student clubs and organizations to choose from.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by the academic year of the first semester of attendance at Bridgewater College.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by the academic year of the first semester of attendance at Bridgewater College.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions VCCS Students need to declare an intent to transfer to Bridgewater after completing a minimum of 15 credits towards the transfer-oriented associate degree. VCCS Students should complete all Bridgewater transfer application requirements, and apply for graduation from VCCS.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Randolph-Macon CollegeMusic (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeMusic with Education Minor for VA Teaching Licensure in Instrumental Music (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeMusic with Education Minor for VA Teaching Licensure in Vocal/Choral Music (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts Degree in MusicAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts - MusicAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Art degree in Liberal Arts: Visual Arts MajorAssociateAssociate of Art2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree Fine Arts MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry UniversityMusic (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityMusic Performance (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityMusic Instrumental Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityMusic Voice Performance (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityMusic Vocal Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Music in CompositionBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Music in Music EducationBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in Music Education - VoiceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in Music Education - InstrumentBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.M. in Classical VoiceBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.M. in Contemporary VoiceBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.M. in SongwritingBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Northern Virginia Community CollegeMusic, A.F.A.AssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Batten UniversityBachelor of Arts in MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Batten UniversityBachelor of Musical ArtsBachelorBachelor of Musical Arts4-YearIn-Person
Batten UniversityBachelor of Arts in Digital Music (Online Program)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearOnline
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Music in MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Music in Music EducationBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryMusic - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBA in MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in Music - Applied PianoBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in Music - Church MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in Music - General MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBM in MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in MusicBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Media Scoring, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Music, Major in MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in MusicBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMusic, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityMusic, BMBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityMusic Composition-BMBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityMusic-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityMusic Education-BMBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityMusic Performance-BMBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversitySound Recording Technology-BMBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Music Jazz StudiesBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Music PerformanceBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Music Education/Instrumental, Bachelor of MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Music Education/Vocal-Choral, Bachelor of MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Performance/Guitar, Bachelor of MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Performance/Jazz Studies, Bachelor of MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Performance/Piano, Bachelor of MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Performance/Strings, Bachelor of MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Performance/Voice, Bachelor of MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMusic with concentration in Performance/Winds and Percussion, Bachelor of MusicBachelorBachelor of Music4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1121.00Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-2041.00Music Directors and ComposersConduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2042.00Musicians and SingersPlay one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1081.00Education Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2022.00Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
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