Training
•Specialized BFA pathway grounded in Black American musical traditions and the cultural setting of New Orleans
•Core study in musicianship, music theory, history, and applied performance supports individual artistic development
•Private or class lessons and ensemble participation build practical fluency
Professional Development
•Faculty-guided electives shape a personalized course of study
•Performance study culminates in an advanced recital, composition project, or approved senior project
•Optional application portfolio asks for three or more contrasting performance videos, including at least one standard
Location
•New Orleans provides a living context for the study and practice of Black American music
