Make music your future.
At the School of Music, you’ll receive personalized instruction, hands‑on performance experience, and connections that launch careers — right here in the heart of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s rich musical landscape.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
Designed for aspiring professional musicians and graduate ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs, the B.M. provides intensive training in applied music, theory, and musicianship.
Concentrations include:
- Performance
- Theory/Composition
- Piano Pedagogy
- Jazz Studies
- Music Media
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Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.)
This flexible degree combines core music study with customizable coursework—ideal for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs seeking interdisciplinary opportunities or careers beyond performance.
Concentrations include:
- Music Business (our fastest-growing program)
- Recording Arts
- Traditional Music (the only ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ program of its kind)
- Music Education (in partnership with the College of Education)
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Why Choose UL Lafayette?
- Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)—your degree meets national standards of excellence.
- A 10:1 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ-to-faculty ratio ensures individual attention and mentorship from faculty who are active professionals in their fields.
- Hands-on, real-world learning through performances, internships, and ensemble participation.
- A culturally vibrant learning environment rooted in ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s Cajun, zydeco, jazz, and folk traditions.
Career-Ready Opportunities
You'll graduate ready to lead or contribute in fields such as:
- Performance (solo, ensemble, and collaborative)
- Music production and media
- Teaching in K–12 or higher education
- Music business and entrepreneurship
- Composition and music technology
From ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ festivals to internships and community engagement, your opportunities extend beyond the classroom.
Get Started
- Audition for degree programs and scholarship consideration
- Explore four- and five-year plans for each concentration
- Apply for music minors or certificate tracks even if you’re majoring in another field