Major and Minor Requirements

The Department of Performing and Fine Arts offers the Bachelor in Music (BMUS) (120 credits / 50 credits in major) program designed to provide students with foundational skills in the study of music across a variety of styles and genres.

Course Requirements

Students majoring in music are required to take courses in music history, music theory, ear training, ethnomusicology, popular music, private lessons, and to participate in one of York College’s music ensembles. Upper-level electives include topics such as composition, conducting, arranging, film music, and popular music analysis, among others. All music majors are required to present a senior recital by the end of their senior year.

Students who declare the music major may also elect to complete Minors in Music Production, and Music Education. The course requirements for the minor will help satisfy graduation requirements for elective courses. Talk with your advisor to learn more about how to complete one of the music majors and/or minors!

Here are the current requirements for the music majors and minors:

• Bachelor in Music Performance (BMus)
• Bachelor in Music Education (BMus)
• Minor in Music Performance
• Minor in Music Production
• Minor in Music Education

Degree Maps (2025-26)

Here are the degree maps for the Music BA for students matriculating in Fall 2025:

• Music (BA) Four-Year Degree Map
• Bachelor of Music Education (BMus)