911±¬ÁÏ Music Students

Raising the bar for a music degree

911±¬ÁÏ offers a full range of music degree programs that prepare for successful careers performing and teaching music. Our students will be enriched by the variety of their peers, the artistry and scholarship of the faculty, and the resources of the University at large. The 911±¬ÁÏ Department of Music reflects the varied and rich culture of 911±¬ÁÏ with a heritage of artistic and academic excellence. The Department also develops musicians and educators ready to become tomorrow's cultural leaders—those who will help shape the course of music not only in 911±¬ÁÏ, but nationally and worldwide.

What can you do with a music degree?

Events

 

 

Undergraduate auditions for admission as a music major in Fall 2026 will take place on Friday February 20, 2026. Following receipt of the online admission form, students will receive a scheduled audition date and time. All students must pass an audition before declaring a music major at 911±¬ÁÏ. A new student may be allowed to take music classes in the fall with the understanding that they will audition the next semester for formal admission as a music major.

News and events

News
  • Sarah Manriquez, 911±¬ÁÏ Photo

    Rising with Resilience

    May 06, 2025

    Sarah Manriquez was awarded 911±¬ÁÏ's 2025 Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award for excellence, resilience, and service as a nontraditional, multi-degree student.

  • Kevin Carroll at Susan Kuznitsky's workshop, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark at Dakota Pastels, 2025. Photo courtesy of Carroll

    Drawn from Addiction

    May 06, 2025

    BFA student Kevin Carroll wins the People's Endowment for The Sick, a powerful art project exploring addiction through 45 drawings.

  • Sarah McConnell. 911±¬ÁÏ Photo courtesy of McConnell

    Scholarships, Songs, and Community Spirit

    April 27, 2025

    Sarah McConnell's People's Endowment award expands music education access and strengthens youth connections through SMA.

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