Have you ever wondered what you can create when your music education is as bold and limitless as your imagination?
Major in Music
What is Music?
A major in music is more than performance — it represents possibility. A music degree offers a flexible, interdisciplinary experience where creativity meets academic freedom. Whether you're dreaming of a music career as a composer, performer, or aspiring arts leader, you’ll shape your own path while learning from award-winning faculty and guest artists. With a vibrant music scene in Baton Rouge and the rich music heritage from nearby New Orleans, your journey will be filled with an array of high notes in performance, innovation, and cultural connections. LSU offers concentrations in Academic Studies, Arts Administration, Church Music, Composition, Experimental Music & Digital Media (EMDM), Intradisciplinary Music, Jazz Studies, and Theatre.
What You Can Do
An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.
Potential Careers
Professional Musician
Music Teacher
Professor
Academic Researcher
Arts Administrator
Opera Singer
Composer & Arranger
Film Scoring
Band Director
Military Bands Musician
Music Business
Workplace Settings
Professional Orchestras & Ensembles
Higher Education
K-12 Schools
Opera & Musical Theatre
Cruise Ships
Community Music Programs
Church Music Directors
Armed Forces Bands
