The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree awarded by Rice University. It is designed for those students seeking intensive study in their major area to prepare for a career in the music profession. The BMus program consists of a core curriculum (theory, aural skills, and music history), applied study (lessons, ensembles, chamber music, recitals), and keyboard proficiency.
Like all Rice undergraduate degrees, it is built on a liberal arts foundation: BMus students earn at least 30 credit hours in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences and engineering.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts degree with a Concentration in Music is appropriate for current students who wish to specialize in music and at the same time receive either a broad liberal arts education or have a concentration in an additional discipline. There is no admission directly into the Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Bachelor of Music/Master of Music 5-Year Honors Program
Shepherd School students who demonstrate truly exceptional musical and academic accomplishment may apply for the five-year honors program. Upon completion, the BMus and MMus degrees are awarded concurrently. Application to this program is made in the student’s fifth or sixth semester.