The technique of combining sounds, represented as musical notes, in a sequence or concurrently in an aesthetically pleasing and rhythmical manner, as well as the integration of these aspects in a full piece, is the art of Music, or Musicology. Music is made with the help of musical instruments or a human voice and the different genres of music are distinguished by resemblances in melody, harmony, rhythm, form, orchestration, literary material when appropriate, and other compositional elements.

Music concentrates on learning a specific instrument, composition, orchestra directing, or music history, all of which are very complicated subjects. There are numerous subfields within the study of music, including ethnomusicology, historical musicology, music theory, music analysis, musical creation, and musical criticism, and music is a performing art that is incorporated in all other forms of art like drama, theatre, dance, cinema, and more.

Students enrolled in a Music degree will gain skills like creativity, the ability to work independently and become more responsible and organised. In addition, by studying music, students will be able to express themselves to a range of audiences and they will be able to perform and select repertoires suited to particular settings.

Study levels:

Students who want to focus their education on playing well and exploring deeply into performance or creation can opt for a course in Music which is offered by colleges and universities in India and abroad at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level via degrees, certificates and diplomas. These include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Music and Media Arts
• Bachelor of Arts in Music Production
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Contemporary Music (Audio Technology)
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Arts in Music and Drama
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music
• Bachelor of Arts in Music Management
• Bachelor in Music
• Bachelor in Music Business
• Bachelor of Arts in Classical Music Performance
• Bachelor of Music in Popular Music
• Bachelor of Arts in Sound and Music Production
• Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance with Emphasis in Vocal
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sound Design
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Production
• Master of Arts in Choral Conducting
• Master of Arts and Culture: Music, Theatre and Performance Studies
• Master of Arts in Music Performance
• Master of Arts in Music Management
• Master of Arts in Music
• Master of Arts in Classical Singing
• Master of Arts in Classical Music Performance
• Master of Arts in Sound (Arts, Production, Design)
• Master of Arts in Music Scoring and Composition
• Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design
• Master of Fine Arts in Music Scoring and Composition
• Masters of Fine Arts in Conducting
• Master of Arts in Music Scoring and Composition
• Master in Sound Production
• Master in Creative Performance Practice (Acting, Choreography and Musical Theatre)
• Master’s Degree in Performance
• Diplomas/ Certificates in Music
• Doctorate of Philosophy in Musical Arts

Specialisations:

The different areas of specialisation offered within a Music degree include:

• Acoustics
• Art Administration
• Commercial Music
• Communications (Radio Or TV)
• Conducting
• Early Music
• Electro-Acoustic Studies
• Ethnomusicology
• Film Scoring
• Folk Music
• Instrumental Music
• Jazz Studies
• Music Business/Industry
• Music Composition
• Music Education
• Music History
• Music Performance
• Music Production/Recording
• Music Techniques
• Music Technology
• Music Theory
• Music Therapy
• Musical Theatre
• Musicology
• Opera
• Songwriting
• Sound Engineering
• Vocal Music
• Worship Arts

Employability:

A career in music can be difficult and competitive. It calls for commitment, diligence, and a desire to grow and succeed. Talented, passionate, and motivated students can succeed in this profession as a career.

The wide array of possible careers for Music graduates include:

• Artist Manager
• Arts Administrator
• Band Manager
• Booking Agent
• Broadcast Engineer
• Choreographer
• Commercial Composer
• Community Arts Worker
• Concert Promoter
• Event Manager
• Film, Television, And Video Game Composer
• Marketing Executive
• Mastering Engineer
• Music Composer
• Music Conductor
• Music Director
• Music Franchise Owner
• Music Journalist
• Music Producer
• Music Programmer
• Music Publisher
• Music Supervisor
• Music Therapist
• Orchestral Musician
• Performing Musician
• Private Music Teacher
• Professor Of Music
• Radio Broadcast Assistant
• Radio Producer
• Secondary School Teacher
• Senior Administrator At Music Institutes
• Session Musician
• Songwriter
• Sound Designer
• Sound Engineer
• Sound Technician, Broadcasting/Film/Video
• Special Effects Technician
• Talent Agent
• Theatre Stage Manager
• Video Engineer