The Department welcomes double majors. If you pursue a double major, your music requirements are the same as for any other music student. The only difference is Independent Study, where the requirements depend on which music degree you pursue (see section on Independent Study).
Most music double majors pursue the B.A. in Music. Some choose to pursue the dual-degree double major, combining a B.M. (performance or composition) or B.M.E. with a B.A. from another department. Such paths are possible but demanding. To graduate in four years, these students typically take frequent credit overloads and even summer courses.
B.A. in Music plus another B.A. Major
Complete Junior I.S. in both majors. See the description of Junior I.S. for your area of emphasis.
For Senior I.S., you have three options:
- Option 1: Double I.S.
- Complete two separate I.S. projects.
- Register for Senior I.S. Thesis in both majors both semesters.
- See the description of Senior I.S. in your area of emphasis.
- Option 2: Joint I.S.
- Complete one interdisciplinary project that fulfills the requirements of both departments.
- Must submit the Double Major I.S. Agreement before beginning.
- Register for Senior I.S. in one major fall semester, the other major spring semester.
- Complete one interdisciplinary project that fulfills the requirements of both departments.
- Option 3: Single I.S. (if departments permit)
- Complete I.S. in one major.
- Substitute a course for I.S. in the other major.
- If this option interests you, talk to the Chair of both departments/programs to see if it is a possibility.
B.M. or B.M.E. plus a B.A. Major (a Dual-Degree Double Major)
You must complete:
- Junior I.S. in both majors
- Two separate Senior I.S. projects
- All liberal arts core requirements for the B.A.