MUSIC
G R O U N D E D I N A R T I S T R Y,
we radiate purpose.
100%
OF STUDENTS ENGAGE IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
60+ Music teaches you to listen, collaborate, and create, transforming how you approach challenges and opportunity. The bachelor of arts in music at Valparaiso University builds this musical foundation while preparing you to apply artistic thinking across multiple career paths. The transformative nature of music mirrors what you’ll experience in the bachelor of arts in music at Valparaiso University. You’ll cultivate musical mastery while exploring how your talents can complement other fields that captivate your interest. This comprehensive approach allows you to craft an education as distinctive as your own creative voice. Refine your artistry and illuminate your future through focused studies in performance, musicianship, and theory, preparing for graduate studies or a variety of career paths. Enhance your music major with complementary studies in performance, composition, music industry, or church music. You can elect a second major in an area of study outside of music.
ANNUAL PERFORMANCES
2024
The Princeton Review
BEST Colleges Midwestern
ALUMNI SUCCESS Our bachelor of arts in music alumni prove that versatility creates opportunity, succeeding in careers that span from symphony orchestras to corporate boardrooms. You can pursue career paths that include:
• Music and Engineering – Merge technical innovation with creative sound design for audio technology or acoustical engineering
• Building an independent music teaching studio • Composing and arranging music • Leading music in churches • Managing performers or musical organizations • Performing in bands, orchestras, and professional choral ensembles • Producing concerts and performances
• M usic and Business – Develop entrepreneurial skills alongside artistic expertise for music industry leadership
Visit valpo.edu/alumni-success to learn more.
A bachelor of arts in music from Valparaiso University prepares you for innovative roles across multiple industries that may include: • M usic and Political Science – Blend artistic expression with policy analysis for careers in arts administration or cultural diplomacy