The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree in which at least 65% of its credits are in music. Students audition as vocalists or instrumentalists to take lessons for 3-4 years of enrollment (depending on concentration), participate in 7-8 semesters of ensembles, and complete at least one recital in addition to focused coursework in music.<br> At JMU, you enjoy a conservatory-level education while taking advantage of the opportunities of a large liberal arts-based university program. As a Music major, you can choose from one of six specialized concentrations: performance, composition, music industry, music education, jazz studies or music theatre. School of Music graduates are equipped with all the tools they need to transform the power of their knowledge into action. That action - teaching, performing, leading, researching, creating - makes a direct impact on the world every day