<p>Hi! I was wondering if it is possible to complete a dual degree at U Maryland in which I could earn a BM in piano performance as well as a BA in a math or science. Thanks!</p>
<p>[Bachelor</a> of Music - University of Maryland School of Music](<a href=“http://www.music.umd.edu/academic_programs/bm]Bachelor”>http://www.music.umd.edu/academic_programs/bm)
According to this website, for just the music degree you’ll need to have 70 credits with them, core excluded. Science degrees probably have around the same amount as well.</p>
<p>Since science and music don’t really overlap obviously, expect to either up your creditload every semester or graduate a bit late. I don’t think it’s impossible though. You should talk more to your advisor about this during orientation. My friend is a double major in theatre and neurobiology/physiology (hopefully this is a similar enough situation), he’s a senior now and he’s been doing it since he got here. He’s been fine with both majors, but he’s expecting to graduate one year late.</p>
<p>It would probably take 4 1/2 to 5 years, but it’s possible. If you come in with a lot of AP credits, that will help. One thing to keep in mind is that being a music major takes a lot of time outside of classes. You are required to attend performances and noon recitals (at least for the voice department you are; I think it’s the same for piano), and that is 0 credits! That also means you can’t take another class during that time slot. Rehearsals for ensembles also take up a lot of time, too, and that’s only 1 credit. If you know what you want your second degree in, talk to that department and see what they think. It’s not impossible, but you will want to have a plan. You can find the undergraduate music handbook here [Handbooks</a> - University of Maryland School of Music](<a href=“http://music.umd.edu/current_students/handbooks]Handbooks”>http://music.umd.edu/current_students/handbooks). Take a look at the requirements and suggested schedule for piano.
Good luck!</p>