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About Music: Music Studies
Wish you could learn more about the musical life of people, music in society, music journalism, and music-related research?
The Music major with a concentration in Music Studies is a broad-based liberal arts music program and is the more interpretive disciplines of music, the craft of writing about music, and preparation for graduate studies.
Beyond the Classroom
Classes you can take:
Basic Music Recording, Song Writing, Business of Music, Technique for Singers, Technique for Guitar, Music Performance, Musical Improvisation, Gospel Chorus, and Musical Theater Workshop
- MUSI 202 – THE BLACK EXPERIENCE THROUGH MUSIC
- MUSI 251 – SONG WRITING
- MUSI 263 – BUSINESS OF MUSIC
- MUSI 206 – TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS I
- MUSI 235 – TECHNIQUE FOR GUITAR
- MUSI 253 – MUSIC PERFORMANCE
- MUSI 327 – MUSICAL IMPROVISATION
- MUSI 227 – GOSPEL CHORUS
- MUSI 320 – MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
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Career Opportunities
The concentration is designed for students with wide interests in the field who may also have music-related interdisciplinary goals such as musicology, ethnomusicology, cultural studies, music journalism, and media among other areas.
Success Stories
Hands-On Learning
The Music major begins with foundational studies in three areas:
- Musicianship
- Music History and Culture
- Musical Technologies and Media
Ramapo music majors have had co-ops through Missing Piece Group, Pangaia Partners, Relix Magazine, Sony Music – RCA Records, The Aquarian and Warner Music-Group-Alternative Distribution Alliance.
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