School of Music
Degree Programs
The School of Music offers Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Performance,
as well as a Music Minor.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
The music education curriculum is designed for students who wish to become school
band, choir, or orchestra directors. Classes in music history, music theory, pedagogy,
and conducting are combined with private studio instruction and large ensemble performance
opportunities. This degree (which leads to Tennessee Teacher Licensure) requires admission
to the Teacher Education Program in the College of Education. Students can choose to
focus in Vocal or Instrumental.
Bachelor of Music in Performance
The music performance curriculum is designed
for student who wish 
to perform professionally with orchestras, military bands, jazz bands, opera companies,
or in musical theater. This course of study also prepares students to pursue graduate
degrees at the master's and doctoral levels in preparation for a university teaching
career. Classes in music history, music theory, and advanced private studio instruction
are combined with extensive solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance opportunities.
Music Minor
Students wishing to complete a minor in Music must meet the following requirements:
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation / 3 credits
MUS 1120 Harmony I / 3 credits
MUS 3010 Music History I / 3 credits (prerequisite: MUS 1030)
MUS 3020 Music History II / 3 credits (prerequisite: MUS 1030)
MUS ---- Private Lessons / 2 credits (two semesters required)
MUS ---- Ensemble / 1 credit
TOTAL: 15 credits
For more information:
School of Music | 931-372-3161 | music@tntech.edu
Student Success Center | 931-372-6036 | 800-241-3896 | edadvising@tntech.edu
