Description of Music Industry Major

Music is a language of human expression that communicates the spirit and creative impulse of the society that gives rise to it. The music we create helps us to know ourselves and understand the peoples of other cultures. It is an academic study that develops creativity and discipline and has long been considered an intrinsic part of a liberal education.

Students who wish to make music their major focus of study have the opportunity to do so at IU Southeast by enrolling in the B.A. in music degree program. Admission is by audition only, to ensure that students are properly placed in courses and have the background and ability to succeed in the program.

The Music Department at IU Southeast offers the following concentrations:

• Performance- Vocal or Instrumental

• Composition

o Concert Stage
o Film and Media

• Music Industry

o Sound Engineering
o Music Business

RELATED SKILLS:

Investigation

Communication

Computation and technical

Define research problems

Develop research proposals and models

Measure distances

Review scientific literature

Measure relationships

Design equipment

Establish hypothesis

Summarize research

Perform calculations

Identify materials/specimens

Mathematical modeling

Observe data and things

Gather/analyze data

Inform, explain, and instruct

Maintain records

Establish/control designs

Evaluate ideas

Prepare technical reports

Utilize math formulas

Design simulations

See relationships in factors

Use technical instruments

Draw meaningful conclusions

Field sampling

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