Department of Music

Our performance and academic experiences enhance the liberal arts mission of the College, enrich the cultural environment of the College community, and promote musical understanding through performance, historical and analytical study, and exposure to the diversity of musical expression.

We welcome all students who seek a rigorous and energetic study of music in a community-based, supportive environment. Music courses are available to any student, and many meet the College’s requirements for the Common Course of Study. Our ten ensembles are open to students in any major, and perform music from a wide array of diverse stylistic, cultural, and aesthetic traditions. Private lessons are available for beginners through advanced players and are taught by an exceptional applied faculty.

The Department of Music offers a Major (B.A.) and a Minor. Both programs are designed to easily combine with majors in other departments–this is very common with our students.

Our goal is to provide challenging and enlightening musical experiences that can provide the groundwork for future study or compliment professional work in other fields. Please contact the Department of Music for additional information.