The curriculum provides comprehensive preparation for careers in music, music education, or further graduate study, and is designed to provide a balanced education in the many facets of musical experience. The school offers a wide spectrum of degree programs and options with an overall emphasis in musical performance. The faculty and students in the School of Music share a deep passion for and common desire to achieve excellence in music. The School of Music has been fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1966. Our artist-teachers are professional musicians and academics who offer instruction in all aspects of music: theory, composition, musicianship, history, literature, performance and music education. Our degree programs and curriculum offer preparation for careers in music, music education or further graduate study. The school achieves these three pillars of artistry, community and distinction by fostering an environment in which individual achievement and artistic expression thrive fully and equitably for our diverse students.
The mission of the School of Music is to grow artistry, build community and advance distinction.
