Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Music] From Bard College

Composers develop individual ?voices? through an active schedule of rehearsing, taping, and performing their music with faculty, outside professional players, and fellow students. Electronic composers learn the use of a sophisticated electronic music studio and eventually present their pieces (live or on tape) to the Music Program and Bard community. All senior music majors are eligible either to perform with or have a piece played by the American Symphony Orchestra at the annual Commencement concert. Some students pursue Senior Projects in music history, theory, or ethnomusicology. The music faculty believes that these activities take on depth when grounded in a knowledge of musical tradition.
The Bard College Conservatory of Music?offers a five-year program in which students pursue a simultaneous double degree: a bachelor of music and a bachelor of arts in a field other than music. Music Program courses are open to Conservatory students, and the two programs may share some courses, workshops, faculty, and performance facilities.