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 Louisiana’s rich musical landscape.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
Designed for aspiring professional musicians and graduate students, 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 students seeking interdisciplinary opportunities or careers beyond performance.
Concentrations include:
- Music Business (our fastest-growing program)
- Recording Arts
- Traditional Music (the only Louisiana 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 student-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 Louisiana’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 student 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