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Topic: BA vs. BM in music.  (Read 3808 times)

Offline musicluvr49

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BA vs. BM in music.
on: January 27, 2011, 07:51:49 PM
Hello, to any of you have either of these majors in college, could you please explain to me the differences between the two?
Thanks.  :)
Currently:
Chopin Grand Valse Brilliante
Mozart Piano Sonata K 332
Scriabin Preludes Op 11 no.5,6,7
Bach Prelude and Fugue in G minor

Offline keyboardclass

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Re: BA vs. BM in music.
Reply #1 on: January 27, 2011, 08:17:53 PM
I have a BM - it was 100% music.  A BA usually has other stuff on the course as well as music.

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Re: BA vs. BM in music.
Reply #2 on: January 27, 2011, 08:45:21 PM
Ahh ok,  Thanks.
Currently:
Chopin Grand Valse Brilliante
Mozart Piano Sonata K 332
Scriabin Preludes Op 11 no.5,6,7
Bach Prelude and Fugue in G minor

Offline quantum

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Re: BA vs. BM in music.
Reply #3 on: January 27, 2011, 08:47:56 PM
Depends where you go.  BM or BMus tends to be more music concentrated.  BA may feature more breadth in learning.  BA may also signify less time to complete the degree than a BM.  

Best thing to do is ask for a course plan for both degrees from the institution you are interested in.  It will give you a much clearer picture.  

Also think past the undergraduate degree.  If you are planning on doing graduate studies you would want to do a degree that prepares you for it.  
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Re: BA vs. BM in music.
Reply #4 on: January 27, 2011, 09:04:00 PM
True.. I know I probably will do graduate studies, though I'm sure exactly what I want to do yet. I think I have time though. :)
Currently:
Chopin Grand Valse Brilliante
Mozart Piano Sonata K 332
Scriabin Preludes Op 11 no.5,6,7
Bach Prelude and Fugue in G minor
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