The Bachelor of Arts in Music curriculum combines an outstanding program of music theory and performance with a broad background in liberal studies designed for those interested in joint careers in both professional music and liberal arts. Although certain courses may be transferred, students in this program must earn at least 39 Arts and Sciences credits within Rider University.

Important Notes:

1. A student who undertakes a full-time, 12-credit internship may be excused from one semester of Symphonic Choir.
2. VC115 and VC116 are required for voice primary students only. Organ and piano primary students may substitute three additional credits of free electives.
3. Completion of second year French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Latin is acceptable. If students are exempted from one or more semesters of foreign language study, they must replace the missing credits with other Arts & Sciences electives.
4. Social/behavioral/natural science electives exclude history courses, but mathematics courses are acceptable.
5. A minimum of 39 Arts & Sciences credits must be earned within Rider University and/or through the cooperative program with Princeton University.

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