Music
Hit your highest notes with us.
Whether you wish to compose, sing, play or teach, you’ll find opportunities to hone your craft at Alma. As a music major, you’ll:
- Study the principles of musical form and structure, including intervals and chords, advanced harmonic techniques and approaches to rhythm and meter.
- Analyze works from key periods in music history from antiquity to the 21st century.
- Participate in one or more of our ensembles and take private lessons in instrument or voice.
At A Glance
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$1,500Performance scholarship available by audition to student musicians
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14+Choirs and instrumental groups
Possible Careers
Hit your highest notes with us.
Whether you wish to compose, sing, play or teach, you’ll find opportunities to hone your craft at Alma. As a music major, you’ll:
- Study the principles of musical form and structure, including intervals and chords, advanced harmonic techniques and approaches to rhythm and meter.
- Analyze works from key periods in music history from antiquity to the 21st century.
- Participate in one or more of our ensembles and take private lessons in instrument or voice.
Get to Know Music
Meet the Faculty
Remick Heritage Center for Performing Arts
A celebrated live entertainment venue, the Heritage Center showcases a lively program of music, theatre and dance from students, faculty and professional groups.
Let your talent take center stage.
Alma College is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. We offer two degree options:
- A bachelor of music (B.M.) in music education
- A bachelor of arts (B.A.) with a major in music.
In both tracks, you’ll take rigorous classes in music theory, history and practice. You’ll acquire keen analytical and aural skills and develop the ability to identify a breadth of music literature and genres. And regardless of the route you pursue, you’ll benefit from excellent facilities, close mentorship and unmatched opportunities to sing and play.
Music is a significant part of life at Alma. All of our majors are required to take private vocal or instrumental lessons. Plus, our ensembles and choirs regularly perform on campus, and many tour around the U.S. and beyond.
What You Need to Know
Our alumni channel their passion for music into a wide range of pathways. Graduates of our music education program have gone on to teach in schools across Michigan and worldwide. Some choose to complete graduate-level study and pursue roles as faculty or administrators in higher education.
Many students from our music major now play or sing professionally, performing in venues ranging from concert halls to cruise lines. Others have built successful careers in composition, conducting, music ministry, music therapy and sound design.
Programs and Scholarships
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Student Organizations
Along with our music ensembles and choirs, you’ll find ways to make friends, stay active and connect with the local community in our 100+ student organizations.