St. Francis Xavier University Bachelor of Arts Music
St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Arts Music

Antigonish, Canada

BA

English

Sep 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers a comprehensive study of music, encompassing theory, history, and performance. Students engage in various musical styles and traditions, allowing them to develop their unique voice as artists. This program typically lasts three years and encourages both individual creativity and collaboration within a diverse musical community.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, or work in arts administration. They may also find opportunities in music therapy, sound design, and music production, leveraging their training in various music-related fields.

StFX Music is a pioneer in jazz education in Canada. We offered the country's first university degree in Jazz Studies in 1983.

At StFX, you'll receive individual instruction from some of Canada's leading music educators in studio, classroom and rehearsal environments, honing your performance and compositional skills.

Our strengths are in our teaching and course content. We provide direct face-to-face private studio lessons with faculty, and our courses teach you how to use the best resource available: you. As a Music major, you'll have courses in music theory, composition, arranging, private studio lessons, jazz history, and ensembles.