Program Description 

The strength of this degree is that it provides a strong core in music theory and music literature and history with specific skill courses reflecting multiple aspects of the business side of music creation and promotion. The curriculum draws and integrates coursework from the School of Business, and the Journalism, and Fine Arts departments; and is designed to prepare students  for entry-level positions in recording studios, arts centers, wholesale or retail musical equipment outlets, booking agencies, live performance venues,  music publishing companies or the film industry.  An internship is required. 

Admission to the Music Department is by audition only.

Students applying for admission into the Music Department at Indiana University Southeast to pursue a B.A. or B.S. in Music – as well as those applying for a music scholarship – must attend one of the Music Department’s Audition Days.  Students can audition in any one of our tracks from our five major concentrations: Music Business, Composition, Vocal/Instrumental Performance, Music Education, and Pre-Music Therapy.   Audition dates and specific information relating to auditioning for certain tracks are posted on the music department’s website. 

Scholarships/Award

• Rasmussen Scholarship Award in Music
• Martha K. Stem Scholarship in Music
• James A. Poteet Award for Band
• Sherri L. Stiefler Scholarship in Music

Music Department Policies

Please see the department website for more information.

Degree Requirements

Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Music degree must complete 120 total credit hours including:

• General Education Core (30 cr.)
• Music Core Courses (36 cr.)
• Track Requirements (45-48 cr)
• Electives as needed to complete 120 total credit hours

• A minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300- or 400- level
• Courses required for the major must be completed with a grade of C or higher
• Courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required

Complete the University General Education requirements. Generally students are free to pick amongst the approved courses to fulfill General Education; however, for maximum degree completion efficiency for this degree, select the following courses to satisfy these areas of the General Education curriculum: 

Core Requirements (36 cr.) 

Track Requirements (45 cr.) 

This set of requirements is for students who begin the Music program from Fall 2019 to Summer 2020.

Track Requirements (48 cr.)

This set of requirements is for students who begin the Music program from Fall 2020 and beyond.