Music, Industry and Production, B.A.

Music, Industry and Production Major

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Industry and Production. The program provides students with a general introduction to the field through a set of foundation courses in music and arts management. Students choose electives tailored to their desired focus in administration, performance, composition, and/or production. Options to double major or minor in the other Fine and Performing Arts programs allow students to pursue study uniquely tailored to their own interests and future goals. Located in one of the country’s premier arts and cultural meccas, MCLA music students leverage a dynamic range of coursework and practical application with unparalleled access to the Berkshire’s world-class performing arts institutions to become well-rounded graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to careers in the music professions.

Students graduating with a major in Music, Industry and Production will be able to:

Demonstrate a broad-based understanding of the studio and historical/theoretical aspects of music;
Demonstrate a high level of skill in music performance, composition and/or production;
Demonstrate practical experience in public performance and/or production of music;
Demonstrate an understanding of the current music ecosystem and their place in it.