BA in Music
Eastern Kentucky University — Richmond, KY
About this program
EKU's School of Music is NASM-accredited and presents 100+ concerts annually. EKU music students perform with award-winning ensembles regularly invited to national and international festivals and competitions. Approximately 300 undergraduate and graduate students perform in EKU music ensembles. THREE DEGREE OPTIONS: BM in Music Performance — intensive performance study on primary instrument or voice; prepares for professional performance career or graduate school in performance. BM in Music Education — prepares for Kentucky P-12 music teaching certification; same performance foundation as BM Performance with additional education coursework and student teaching. BA in Music — flexible liberal arts music degree; best for double majors, those interested in music business or interdisciplinary study, or those preparing for graduate school in music history, theory, or music therapy. NOTABLE ENSEMBLES: Bluegrass Ensemble — unique to EKU; part of the university's identity within Appalachian cultural heritage. EKos — a cappella ensemble. Musical Theatre Ensemble. Opera Ensemble. Steel Band. Electric Guitar Ensemble — directed by Dr. Dennis Davis (dennis.davis@eku.edu; 859-622-5007); hosts annual Guitar Festival. STEPHEN COLLINS FOSTER MUSIC CAMP: Second-oldest music camp in the United States (est. 1936). Director: Ben Walker (ben.walker@eku.edu). Open to middle and high school students. OUTREACH PROGRAMME: Flute/Clarinet All-State Clinic (Dr. Rebekah Daniel: rebekah.daniel@eku.edu); High School Choral Day; Honor Bands (Dr. Tim Wiggins: timothy.wiggins@eku.edu); Guitar Festival (Dr. Dennis Davis). LOCATION: Foster Music Building, Room 101, 2400 Crabbe Street, Richmond, KY 40475.
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