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BA in Music in Music and Cultural History

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Pittsburgh

Program Overview

The Music and Cultural History Track at the University of Pittsburgh provides students with a background in the history, culture, and practice of music in the Western imagination. Covering music from classical to pop, this concentration emphasizes diversity and depth of experience in historical developments and styles, giving students a wide-ranging liberal arts education grounded in Western history, critical thinking, and music literacy.

Program Key Stats

$31590 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Outstanding background in music, preferably studying piano or voice; Official high school transcript, Short Answer Questions and Letters of Recommendation, A review of the overall academic record, Official SAT or ACT test results

Career Options

  • A degree in Music provides an excellent career as Music Producer
  • Club DJ
  • Songwriter
  • Recording engineer
  • Singer
  • Background Singer
  • Music Teacher
  • Composer

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