Music Program at Ramapo College of NJ

expression, students develop an interdisciplinary view of music that crosses boundaries in our increasingly global digital world. Ramapo music majors select from four concentrations:



Music Education
The Music Education concentration prepares students for careers teaching music. The progressive curriculum balances traditional and contemporary music studies with a global perspective, diverse hands-on experiences, creative teaching projects, and individualized instruction. Music Industry
The Music Industry concentration focuses on the many facets of the creative and professional worlds in the rapidly changing international music business. Music Performance
Music Performance is particularly experiential, developing musical skills and fostering individual expression in diverse styles and also provides a foundation for students who might pursue K-12 music teaching. Music Production
Music Production emphasizes original composition, recording, sound synthesis and multi-media, including training in major music software programs such as Pro Tools, Logic, and Ableton Live in our state-of-the-art Music Lab. Music Studies
Music Studies centers on the more analytical and interpretive disciplines, writing about music, and the preparation for graduate school.