Where Excellence is the Standard for Training Creative Musicians in Performance and Music Education, the Music Department inspires students to be creative and skillful musician educators and performers. Guided by the philosophy that performing, creating, teaching and thinking about music are inseparable. Our undergraduate programs are designed with the goal of preparing students to be well-rounded musicians.

To this aim, we offer:

• The skills and knowledge required for effective music teaching and their practical application in a variety of educational settings.
• Individualized mentorship by a faculty of outstanding performing artists and scholars.
• Challenging opportunities in large ensembles, chamber ensembles and theatrical performances.
• Specialized instruction in preparation for solo performances on a primary instrument or voice.
• A rigorous curriculum in theoretical, historical and cultural studies, including western and non-western, art, folk and popular traditions.
• Open access to and coursework in music technology, composition and audio production tools.
• Interdisciplinary experiences across the arts and sciences.