Bachelor of Arts (BA)
General Studies in Music option
The Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies meets the needs of students pursuing the study of music within a liberal arts context. Like other students within the Music Department, General Studies students build musical foundations in performance, musicianship, theory, and music history. Beyond this core musical study, however, General Studies students have increased opportunities to pursue studies within other disciplines. The goal of the General Studies B.A. degree is to produce well-rounded, critical thinkers who are prepared for lives as musicians and for graduate study, professional careers, or teaching opportunities.
An audition is required for placement in studio lessons and for music industry studies applicant scholarships.
Audition Information and Dates
If you are unable to attend in person, a virtual audition can be scheduled.
You can transfer into the Composition, Performance, Pedagogy (Pre-Credential), or Music Industry Studies you are accepted as a General Studies in Music major but later wish to transfer into another option.
For more information, select the option you are interested in below:
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Curriculum Sheets & Roadmaps
Click on the year you started at Cal Poly Pomona to access the curriculum sheets and roadmaps that apply to you.