College of Visual and Performing Arts
Curriculum
The B.Mus. music industry program prepares students to be competent musicians and to comprehend, understand and analyze the rapidly changing advances in the industry. Students study and discuss the implications of current trends as they become familiar with the realities of general business and the creative and legal practices of the music business. In classes and through guest lectures and mentoring by leading industry professionals, students learn about professional organizations and their role in the industry.
Students are required to achieve 4 credits of music industry practicum (internships). There are opportunities in the immediate campus area during the academic year and numerous opportunities with high-profile music industry businesses in major metropolitan areas such as New York City.
- Music Requirements: 60 credits
- Music Industry Requirements: 30 credits
- Academic Requirements: 30 credits
Students must complete a total of 120 degree credits for the Music Industry, B.Mus. This includes 30 credits of liberal arts and science courses.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Gilbert Week
In Setnor's Gilbert Week immersion program, students learn about career opportunities in music by meeting and learning from arts professionals and visiting some of the world’s leading performing arts institutions and organizations. Gilbert Week is held during Spring Break in a different city each year; past locations include New York City; Los Angeles; and Austin, Texas.
Syracuse University Records
Syracuse University Records is the University's premier, student-run record label, focusing on the recording, production and distribution of student artists' songs.
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