Composition and Experimental Sound Practices BFA MFA Nationally and internationally renowned for its contributions to contemporary music, Composition and Experimental Sound Practices studies facilitates the development of students’ artistic voices through mastery of a broad range of theories, techniques and creative tools. View Specialization
Jazz BFA MFA Founded by the late jazz giant Charlie Haden as a creative alternative to academic jazz studies, CalArts Jazz studies emphasizes small ensemble performance and improvisation, training students to become highly versatile performers, improvisers and composers. View Specialization
Performer-Composer BFA MFA DMA CalArts’ unique Performer-Composer studies reflects the increasing demand for flexible musicians who are able to integrate composition with performance practice. View Program/Specialization
VoiceArts BFA MFA The VoiceArts Specialization is uniquely designed for creative artists whose primary means of expression is the voice—for those who wish to develop both their unique artistic voice and their vocal mechanism. View Specialization
Experimental Pop BFA In an era of accelerating change, the Experimental Pop Specialization actively embraces the diverse interests and practices of individual students as they fashion their own musical paths. View Specialization
Music Technology BFA MFA The Music Technology: Interaction, Intelligence & Design (MTIID) Specialization enables students to build both strong traditional and contemporary musical skills while mastering a variety of technologies for the creation of sonic and multimedia art. View Specialization