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BM in History and Literature

BM in History and Literature

The Bachelor of Music (BM) in History & Literature degree program at Baylor University enables students to take advantage of both the professional applied music setting within the School of Music and the interdisciplinary, humanistic environment of a major research university.  The Musicology program focuses on helping students refine their skills in critical thinking, research, and writing, encouraging application of a broad range of approaches and methodologies.

Special strengths of Musicology at Baylor include our excellent teaching faculty, our small class sizes, and the personal attention our students receive both in and out of class. The faculty includes specialists in all eras of western music history; these professors also have expertise in Ethnomusicology, Opera Studies, Beethoven Studies, Latin American Music, and Performance Practice.

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Additional Opportunities

  • The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is designed in the liberal arts tradition and is a good fit for students who want a music degree and who want to take additional courses outside of their major course of study. Choose BA in Music above for more details.
  • Declare a Double Major. Find out more on our Double Major in Music page.
  • The Secondary Major in Instrumental, Keyboard, or Vocal Performance allows advanced performers (piano, organ, voice, winds, brass, strings, or percussion) to continue their interest in music performance while pursuing another academic career path. Choose Secondary Major above for more details.
  • Certificate of Orchestral Conducting
  • Certificate in Jazz Studies

How to Apply

Step 1: Start your Baylor University application

Studying music at Baylor is a dual admission process, meaning you must apply and be admitted to both Baylor University and the School of Music. You may apply through GoBaylor, CommonApp, or ApplyTexas. You must begin your Baylor application in order to receive your “Bear ID” (firstname_lastname#) to link your BU application to your School of Music application.

  • If you apply through GoBaylor, you will receive your BearID immediately
  • If you apply through CommonApp or ApplyTexas, Baylor will send you an email with your BearID and instructions on creating a GoBaylor account to track your BU admissions status

Start your Baylor University Application

Steps to Success:

  • Choose the Baylor Early Action application track! Apply by November 1st!
  • Complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile as early as possible. See below for more information.

Step 2: Submit your School of Music application

Deadlines:

  • All trumpet and trombone applicants: Submit your School of Music application by December 15, which includes your prescreening videos.

  • All other applicants: Submit your School of Music application at least 2 weeks before your preferred audition date. Applicants who submit a School of Music application within 2 weeks of the preferred audition date are not guaranteed a timeslot for that date.

  • The application portal closes on February 1st.

Start your School of Music Application

How can I apply for a fee waiver for my application?

BM in History and Literature Additional Requirements
Request an interview with Jann Cosart.

Step 3: Audition

All prospective first-year students and transfer music majors are required to audition on their principal instrument for acceptance into the School of Music. The audition is the most important factor in determining whether a student will be accepted as a music major. In-person auditions are strongly encouraged. Applicants seeking to audition via recorded video or live-virtual via Zoom must contact the applied professor directly. Applicants can select their preferred audition date on the School of Music application.

Audition Materials and Dates

Decisions Timeline

First-year and transfer School of Music admissions decisions (March) Admissions decisions are sent via email and updated in GoBaylor accounts
School of Music Merit Scholarship offers (March) Scholarship offers are send via email provided on School of Music application
First-year Decision Deadline (May 1) Commit to Baylor by depositing at *website*

Scholarship & Financial Aid Information

Scholarships

We're glad you are considering Baylor. All undergraduate students who complete the following are considered for Music Merit Scholarships and Baylor University Scholarships:

  1. Apply to the School of Music
  2. Apply to Baylor University
  3. Audition for the School of Music with the intent to major in music
    • Outstanding applicants pursuing a music degree that will enroll as full-time students may be recommended for music scholarships based on their performance ability and the programmatic needs of the School of Music.
  4. We HIGHLY recommend completing both the FAFSA and CSS Profile .

Financial Aid

To be considered for all possible scholarship and financial aid opportunities, undergraduates must complete both the FAFSA and CSS Profile. You may complete them before you get accepted or audition (the earlier you complete these applications, the better). We recommend completing before February 1 for those wanting to begin school in the Fall.

Baylor University maintains a student financial aid program including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans totaling approximately $60 million dollars annually. 92% of Baylor students receive financial aid.

Voice Audition Information

Voice Faculty

Robert Best, DMA

Associate Professor of Voice Recruiting Coordinator Voice Division

Robert Best, DMA

Associate Professor of Voice Recruiting Coordinator Voice Division

Robert_Best@baylor.edu
Mark Diamond, DMA

Assistant Professor of Voice

Mark Diamond, DMA

Assistant Professor of Voice

Mark_Diamond@baylor.edu
Kathleen Kelly

Assistant Professor of Vocal Coaching Baylor Opera Theater Music Faculty

Kathleen Kelly

Assistant Professor of Vocal Coaching Baylor Opera Theater Music Faculty

Kathleen_A_Kelly@baylor.edu
Jeff MacMullen, DMA

Lecturer of Vocal Studies Director of Baylor Summer Music Camps

Jeff MacMullen, DMA

Lecturer of Vocal Studies Director of Baylor Summer Music Camps

jeff_macmullen@baylor.edu
Morgan Manifacier, DMA

Assistant Professor of Voice

Morgan Manifacier, DMA

Assistant Professor of Voice

Morgan_Manifacier@baylor.edu
Kimberly Monzon, DMA

Assistant Professor of Voice

Kimberly Monzon, DMA

Assistant Professor of Voice

Kimberly_Monzon@baylor.edu
Corinne Penner, DMA

Visiting Lecturer in Collaborative Piano

Corinne Penner, DMA

Visiting Lecturer in Collaborative Piano

corinne_penner@baylor.edu
Jeffrey Peterson, DMA

Associate Professor of Vocal Coaching Baylor Opera Theater Music Faculty

Jeffrey Peterson, DMA

Associate Professor of Vocal Coaching Baylor Opera Theater Music Faculty

Jeffrey_Peterson@baylor.edu
Jen Stephenson, DMA

Assistant Clinical Professor Director of Baylor Opera Theater

Jen Stephenson, DMA

Assistant Clinical Professor Director of Baylor Opera Theater

Jennifer_Stephenson@baylor.edu
Jamie Van Eyck, DMA

Associate Professor of Voice Vocal Studies Division Director

Jamie Van Eyck, DMA

Associate Professor of Voice Vocal Studies Division Director

Jamie_Van_Eyck@baylor.edu
Deborah Williamson, DMA

Professor of Voice Voice Area Coordinator

Deborah Williamson, DMA

Professor of Voice Voice Area Coordinator

deborah_williamson@baylor.edu

Events for Prospective Students

BearShadow
College Fairs
Schmidt Vocal Competition

Undergraduate Admissions FAQs

Graduate Admissions FAQs

School of Music

 
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