Music Turning sound, discipline, and creativity into a professional craft.
Overview Music programs vary, but most include a core of theory, history, and practical training, with specializations in performance, composition, education, or music technology.
Core subjects Music Theory (harmony, scales, rhythm, notation) Ear Training & Aural Skills Music History and Styles (classical, contemporary, world, etc.) Instrument or Voice Principal Study (one main focus) Ensemble Performance (choir, orchestra, band, chamber groups) Basic Keyboard / Piano Skills (for non-pianists in many programs) Possible Advanced / Track-Specific Subjects: Composition & Arranging Conducting and Ensemble Leadership Music Technology & Production (DAWs, recording, mixing) Orchestration and Scoring Improvisation (especially in jazz/modern tracks) Music Education Methods (if preparing to teach) Music Business and Entrepreneurship (in some programs) Specializations Arabic Art Music European Art Music Music General Musicology of Traditions Music and Musicology - Arabic Musicology Music and Musicology - Jazz Music Music and Musicology - Music Education Music and Musicology - Musicology Music and Musicology - Musimedialogy Higher and Specialized Music Education Music Education Music, Technology, and Media Study snapshot Duration Typically 3–4 years Workload High – formal classes + many hours of individual practice and rehearsals Difficulty ★★★★☆ — artistically demanding and time-intensive (practice, recitals, juries) Where to study Music in Lebanon Antonine University : Arabic Art Music – $14,400Antonine University : European Art Music – $14,400Antonine University : General Musicology of Traditions – $14,400Antonine University : Music, Technology, and Media – $14,400Haigazian University : Music – $31,490Holy Spirit University of Kaslik : Bachelor of Arts in Music – $21,120Notre Dame University – Louaize : Bachelor of Arts in Music and Musicology - Arabic Musicology – $37,620Notre Dame University – Louaize : Bachelor of Arts in Music and Musicology - Jazz Music – $37,620Notre Dame University – Louaize : Bachelor of Arts in Music and Musicology - Musicology – $37,620Notre Dame University – Louaize : Bachelor of Arts in Music and Musicology - Musimedialogy – $37,620Related majors