University

Purdue University

Department of Music

West Lafayette, IN USA
Undergraduate
Classical, Other

Quick Links

Quick Facts

  • Total Number of Voice Faculty: 11 - 20
  • Degrees Offered: BA
  • In-State Tuition (per semester): $0 - $10,000
  • Out-of-State Tuition (per semester): $10,001 - $20,000

Description

Welcome to the newly formed Department of Music (2021) in the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance!

The Department of Music offers a 4-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music and is built around a 42-46 credit coursework structure with concentrations in Music Technology, Jazz Studies, Music Theory and Composition, and General Music Studies. The program also provides students the flexibility to earn two degrees via the Degree+ program. Additionally, a 21-credit certificate in Music Technology and a 15-credit Minor in Music History and Theory are offered. A wide range of courses are open to all students and include music theory, composition, music history, music technology, rock music, jazz, and world music.

Students interested in studying music theory who have no previous musical experience are encouraged to take Fundamentals of Music (MUS 11200). Students with two or more years of band, orchestra, choir or piano can enroll in Music Theory I (MUS 13200) without taking a music theory placement exam. There are a number of Music Theory Placement Exams that are matched to our music theory sequence of courses. For advanced placement in one of these courses or credit by examination, please contact the Department of Music at 765-494-3708 or rueffmusic@groups.purdue.edu.




upgrade organization