Music BA

At Fairfield, music is more than the preservation of past knowledge—it’s a dynamic field that fosters debate, action, and contextual learning. Through studying music, students gain insight into culture, history, and contemporary events, exploring how music relates to the world around them. Our program encourages students not just to study music but to understand and engage with it in meaningful, relevant ways.

Supplement your learning experience

Our faculty provides critiques in classes, lectures, and immersive workshops, and our students have the option of supplementing their classroom learning with private lessons and performing group experiences.

Collaborate with other disciplines

Throughout the program, majors and minors collaborate with peers across disciplines and through internship opportunities. This training allows students to become cultured leaders on the forefront of music, music education, and other related fields.

Making Music a Meaningful Part of Life

We aim for students to actively engage with the issues and contexts that shape and influence music today. By analyzing, evaluating, and understanding music, students can discover their own passion and integrate music into their everyday lives. The goal is for music to become more than just a subject of study, but a source of personal enrichment and engagement with the world.