Be fearless and turn your passion into your career.
A BA in Music will prepare you for a career in performance, teaching, or a graduate degree. And, with an available minor in fine arts entrepreneurship, your career path is only limited by your imagination.
Learn by Leading
Wondering what a music BA is? As a Bachelor of Arts Music student, you’ll study music history, music theory, many other disciplines outside of music, and gain performance experience through some of our many ensembles.
- Interact with nationally recognized performing artists and educators.
- Attend classes on Southeast’s River Campus, a campus solely dedicated to the arts.
- Gain performance experience through ensembles.
- Study in a program that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
What Can You Do with a BA in Music?
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the Music BA job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
Graduate School Opportunities of Recent BA in Music Graduates
- Illinois State University
- Indiana University
- Longy School of Music
- Middle Tennessee State University
- University of Florida
- University of Kansas
- University of Louisville
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of South Florida
- University of Southern Illinois Carbondale
- Washington University
- Western Illinois University
Internship Opportunities of Recent BA in Music Graduates
- Fort Collins Opera
- Harrow International School, Beijing, China
- Paducah (KY) Symphony
- St. Louis Symphony
- Youth Excellence on Stage–Middle East
Orchestra Position Opportunities of Recent BA in Music Graduates
- Kansas City Symphony
- Paducah (KY) Symphony
- St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra
- Memphis Symphony
Teaching Position Opportunities of Recent BA in Music Graduates
- Belt Valley Public Schools (MT)
- Cape Girardeau (MO) Public Schools
- Columbia (MO) Public Schools
- Ft. Zumwalt School District (MO)
- O’Fallon (MO) Public Schools
- Perryville (MO) Public Schools
- Prescott Unified School District (AZ)
- Santa Fe (NM) Public Schools
- Sikeston (MO) Public Schools
- St. Louis (MO) Public Schools