Department of Music

The music department offers a responsive and integrated curriculum for the successful training of musicians. Students in the program are prepared for music careers or for graduate-level study in teaching, performing and related areas. The department also prepares non-major music students for lifelong music participation.

Regardless of major, all UT students are encouraged to perform in ensembles, enroll in music courses and take studio lessons. The music department is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Programs

Majors:

Bachelor of Music in Performance - Provides an in-depth study of music with an emphasis on developing individual musicianship and technique in one performance area. Learn more.

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Designed to prepare musician/teachers. The program demands a high level of musical skills and knowledge as well as psychology, management, and leadership courses that help prepare students to become effective music educators. Learn more.

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Presents an opportunity to study music theory, recording and electronic music, music history, and artistic expression through performance. The bachelor of arts degree requires fewer credits in music courses than bachelor of music degrees, and is a good choice for students considering a double major in music and another area. Learn more.

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts - Co-sponsored with the Department of Speech, Theater and Dance, this program offers balanced training and experience in the three performance areas associated with musical theater: music, drama and dance. Highlights include ensemble participation, staged productions, concert cabarets, resident workshops with established music theater artists, an internship, and a Senior Showcase performance. Learn more.

Interdisciplinary Major:

Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media Art and Technology (interdisciplinary) - Offered as an interdisciplinary program that includes courses in art, communication, information and technology management, music and writing. The program emphasizes design and production for interactivity and Web-based products for both commercial and artistic intent. Learn More.

Minor:

Minor in Music - Recommended for students who wish to be involved with music and further their musical talents, but plan to major in another field of study. To potential employers, a Minor in Music suggests that a person has varied interests, meets personal goals (individual practice), has performance poise and is a "team player." Learn more.

Opportunities and Facilities for Learning

Students have many opportunities to perform, both on campus and throughout Tampa Bay. Performing ensembles include Collegiate Chorale; Opus, which provides entertainment for clubs, conventions and churches throughout the year; Wind Ensemble; Chamber Orchestra; Jazz Ensemble; “Pep” Band and others.

Music majors also perform individually in programs and recitals. Performing arts students have internship opportunities at Busch Gardens, where they are frequently selected to perform professionally in the park.

The Ferman Music Center provides an 11,000 square-foot facility designed by the music faculty. It includes a computer room, an audiovisual room and a technology suite with digital recording equipment, computers and synthesizer equipment, as well as band and choral rehearsal rooms, classrooms, practice modules and faculty studios.

Guest artists perform on campus and provide vocal and instrumental master classes. The University's location in downtown Tampa provides easy access to the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, just across the river.