Bachelor in Music (Bachelor's)

At Davidson College, tuition is Tuition and fees are set annually by the college and are subject to change..

Music majors select six electives to build a personalized academic path in areas such as performance, theory, history, or digital music studies. Students engage in ensemble participation, attend departmental concerts and lectures, and complete a Senior Seminar in their final year. The programme emphasizes individualized study within a structured curriculum and allows for honors work. No auditions are required for admission to the major or minor.

Focus areas include instrumental performance, vocal performance, theory and composition, history and literature, digital music studies.

The music major requires six electives beyond three introductory courses, with a capstone Senior Seminar. The minor requires three introductory courses and up to three electives at the 200 level or above.

Graduates pursue careers in music performance, teaching, music research, and arts administration.

Students must meet the college's general academic admissions criteria. The music major is declared at the end of the sophomore year. The minor is declared by October 1 of the senior year.

On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 14% of applicants.

Davidson College is located in Davidson, North Carolina, within the greater Charlotte area. Students learn in a supportive community where faculty get to know them as individuals, while campus life extends beyond coursework through experiential learning, public-good initiatives and opportunities connected to the arts and athletics. Student participation is central to the academic Honor Code, including service on the Honor Council.

Academic options span 74 majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs. Fields include Africana studies, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental studies, history, mathematics, political science, psychology, public health and theatre. Students can also pursue pre-professional programs in engineering, law, medicine, ministry, military science and veterinary medicine. Interdisciplinary study and independent language programs add flexibility for students whose interests cross conventional departments.

International students join a community that brings together learners from different backgrounds. Davidson presents education as preparation for lives of leadership and service, with research, respectful dialogue and opportunity connected to the public good. Financial aid is designed to meet 100 percent of calculated need without loans in the aid package. Students considering Davidson should review its admission and financial-aid process carefully, particularly because the college is among America's most selective colleges.