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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.


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

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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.

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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