Music
"Music students here forge lasting artistic and personal bonds while exploring their own unique paths – the rich and flexible course offerings can lead to many different musical futures."
– Prof. Christine Beckett, Coordinator Major & Minor in Music; Coordinator Specialization in Music Performance
– Prof. Georges Dimitrov, Coordinator Specialization in Music Composition
The music program is committed to encouraging every student to thrive. The intimate learning environment—always egalitarian, never elitist—is immersive and lends itself well to individualization. Students can choose from a wide range of contemporary-oriented courses in theory, history, songwriting, performance, aural perception, and composition. Highly flexible, the program is happy to accommodate students’ creative interests and build a unique course load that inspires dedication from curious learners. One-on-one attention from faculty is common, with student advising available at all times.
Music program options
Major in Music
The Major in Music is a 54-credit program that gives students a broad range of courses in theory, history, performance, aural perception, and composition.
Minor in Music
The Minor in Music is a 24-credit program in classical / contemporary music for students who wish to extend their musical knowledge and skills. Students are not allowed to take private instrumental or vocal instruction for credit.
Specialization in Music Performance
The Specialization in Music Performance is a 66-credit program that students enter after successful completion of 30 credits in the Major in Music and an audition. Ample opportunities for solo and ensemble performance are available, and a final public recital is required.
Specialization in Music Composition
The Specialization in Music Composition is a 66-credit program that students enter after successful completion of 30 credits in the Major in Music and the evaluation of a composition portfolio. Courses in composition, instrumentation, analysis, and contemporary musical styles are complemented by readings and performances of student works. Opportunities to compose for film animation, dance, and theatre productions are available.