Nearly 300 students are enrolled in the VCU Department of Music, where they pursue studies as music educators, instrumental soloists, opera singers, chamber musicians and more. VCU Music has great opportunities for you whether you want to hone your skills on a specific instrument, learn the best techniques for teaching tomorrow’s musicians, collaborate with other great chamber or jazz musicians or make music a foundation for other career goals.

Learning outcomes:

  • Demonstrate professional music teaching competencies
  • Acquire professional procedures
  • Demonstrate professional performance skills
  • Develop comprehensive musicianship
  • Acquire supporting competencies
  • Develop artistic/intellectual mission