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This page lists all degrees and majors available to students in the Jacobs School of Music.
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Typically a two-year degree, the Associate of Science is offered in a variety of music-related areas. These programs do not necessarily require
a substantial background in music unless they are being used as the outside field for a Bachelor of Science degree in music.
Recording Arts
String Instrument Technology
Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
The Bachelor of Music degrees in
performance and jazz prepare students for solo and ensemble performing careers or for private applied music teaching. The composition degree provides
the skills necessary to begin a career as a professional composer.
Composition
Early Music
Jazz Studies
Performance
Performance areas: Bassoon, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Horn, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone,
Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, and Voice
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.)
The Bachelor of Music Education degree prepares students for certification to teach band, orchestra, chorus, or general music in public school teaching, K-12.
The 4 tracks are:
Choral
General Music
Instrumental—Band
Instrumental—String
BME students also have a performance area: Bassoon, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Horn, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, and Voice
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science prepares students for professional careers in
the major field.
Ballet
Recording Arts
Bachelor of Science in Music and an Outside Field (B.S.O.F.)
Students taking the Bachelor of Science in Music and an Outside Field can study music as a major and take 27 credit hours in another field. The
outside field can be in almost any area in which the university offers a degree or certificate. Some of the most popular choices are languages, theater,
biology, business, journalism and psychology. The outside field can also consist of the major field course work of one of the Associate of Science degrees
in audio technology and string instrument technology. With faculty approval, some students complete an individualized music cognate area as the outside
field, choosing courses from a variety of areas to meet a particular interest.
Ballet
Composition
Early Music
Jazz Studies
Performance
Performance areas: Bassoon, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Horn, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, and Voice
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Students can earn the Master of Arts degree in musicology. For a master's in musicology, students earn a minimum of 30 credit hours,
including musicology courses, history and literature courses, and a cognate area.
Musicology
Master of Music (M.M.)
The Master of Music degree prepares students to a variety of
careers, including performance, teaching, and administrative positions.
Composition
Computer Music Composition
Conducting (choral, orchestral, or wind)
Early Music
Jazz Studies
Music Theory
Organ and Sacred Music
Performance
Performance areas: Bassoon, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Horn, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Voice, Woodwinds (multiple)
Master of Arts in Musicology/Master of Library Science (M.A./M.L.S.)
Master of Music in Music Theory/Master of Library Science (M.M./M.L.S.)
Students in these combined degrees take courses in both the Jacobs School of Music and the School of Library and Information Science. Students have the
opportunity to work with librarians and professional staff in one of the nation's largest and most technically advanced music libraries.
Master of Music Education (M.M.E.)
The Master of Music Education degree allows individuals with previous teaching experience in schools or private settings to expand their knowledge of
musical and methodological techniques. Students may also design the curriculum to prepare for further study at the doctoral level. This degree is
available with an emphasis in band conducting and literature, choral methods, general music, instrumental methods, Kodály and Orff, or individualized
studies.
Master of Science (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Music Education is designed for graduates of bachelor's degree programs in an area of music other than music education. Students gain
knowledge of the principles and processes of teaching and learning music while preparing for teaching certification.
Doctor of Music (D.M.)
The Jacobs School of Music offers the Doctor of Music degree in music literature and performance,
composition, and conducting. Students earning this degree must demonstrate a high level of performance competency in their instrumental area or in voice,
as well as a broad knowledge of the pertinent instrumental or vocal repertoire, the ability to undertake independent research, and the ability to
communicate knowledge in written and oral forms. This degree represents outstanding accomplishments in academic and performance areas.
Composition
Conducting (choral, orchestral, or wind)
Early Music
Organ and Sacred Music
Performance
Performance areas: Bassoon, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Horn, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Voice, Woodwinds (multiple)
Doctor of Music Education (D.M.E.)
The Doctor of Music Education degree prepares individuals for college music teaching. Each student selects a primary emphasis such as instrumental,
choral, or general music teaching methodology, as well as studying current research in the field. This degree is offered with an emphasis in wind
conducting and literature, choral methodology, college music teaching, or supervision and administration.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Students can earn the Doctor of Philosophy degree, conferred by the IU Graduate School, in the areas of music education, music theory, or musicology. A
Doctor of Philosophy degree represents breadth of experience and training in the arts and sciences and is recommended for those planning to enter a field
involving research or scholarly writing as well as college teaching. For a Ph.D., students complete 90 credit hours and produce a body of original
research that makes a significant contribution to the field and culminates in a dissertation. Graduates with the Ph.D. in music from Indiana University
hold important positions in music scholarship and education around the world.
Music Education
Music Theory
Musicology
Artist Diploma (A.D.)
The Artist Diploma is designed for outstanding performers who intend to pursue a career in performance. The program provides the opportunity for
concentrated study in the appropriate repertoire. Students admitted to the Artist Diploma must be at a performance level equivalent to acceptance into a major international competition. Students give four recitals during their course of study. The Artist Diploma requires an average of
four semesters of study.
any instrument or voice
Performer Diploma (P.D.)
The Performer Diploma, like the Artist Diploma, is designed for outstanding performers who intend to pursue a career in performance. The program provides
the opportunity for concentrated study in the appropriate repertoire. Students earning the Performer Diploma give one recital, and the program can be
completed in two to four semesters.
any instrument or voice
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