Program Overview
Bachelor of Music
Want to develop your love of performing and composing music into a life-long career and make lasting connections in the industry? We invite you to join the vibrant music community at the University of the District of Columbia! Earn your Bachelor of Music degree from UDC and benefit from small class sizes, scholarship opportunities, expert-level faculty with years of experience and a seamless progression to advanced degrees and a rewarding career in your field.
By joining the Bachelor of Music program at UDC, you'll expand your musical training in an exciting and challenging environment and become part of an exciting community of performers, composers and educators. You'll receive the specialized training necessary to develop into the performer, teacher or creative individual that you've always aspired to be. Music at UDC enjoys a rich and celebrated legacy across jazz, gospel and classical offerings. Not only will you benefit from a specialized core music curriculum, but you'll also be able to delve into your area of focus via the Music Performance or Music Education pathways. What's more, during your time in the program, you will receive access to the facilities, including a recital hall, soundproof practice modules, a music technology laboratory, a digital piano laboratory, ensemble and rehearsal rooms and music library.
This is just the start of what makes the Bachelor of Music program such a rewarding educational experience. At UDC, we have points of distinction that set us apart in an impactful and meaningful way:
- Access to cultural events, experiences, educational opportunities and outreach programs
- Opportunities to foster research, scholarship, creative expression and artistic performance
- Multiple entry points and seamless pathways to graduation, careers and advanced levels of education
- An environment that is both welcoming and supportive of you at any level of music preparation
- High-quality continuing education opportunities no matter your background
- A curriculum steeped in the traditions and contributions of the Black-American experience
- The first gospel music studies program in the nation and the ONLY local gospel music program
- Award-winning faculty
- A world-class jazz research and resource center (Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives)
- A broad network of community supporters including performers, enthusiasts and lifelong learners
