The Music Department at Avila University offers the following degrees and concentrations:

B.A. IN MUSIC

Vocal - In addition to the major requirements, the vocal concentration includes courses in Diction, Conducting, Voice Pedagogy and Voice Literature

Piano - In addition to the major requirements, the piano concentration includes courses in Accompanying, Conducting, Piano Pedagogy and Piano Literature

Education - Music majors are also offered a program in Unified Music-Vocal/Choral K-12 certification, approved by the state of Missouri. Kansas certification may be completed concurrently with the Music Education concentration.

B.F.A. IN THEATRE

Musical Theater concentration

MINOR IN MUSIC

OUTCOMES
Upon graduation, an Avila University music major will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Place music in proper historical and social context
  
• Define and apply appropriate vocabulary and terminology to music
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of harmony, melody, and rhythm through analysis
  
• Describe significant characteristics and movements of music
  
• Illustrate the comprehensive knowledge of music through performance