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必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### is the place for students seeking a high-level musical education along with the breadth of a liberal arts experience. Students from all academic disciplines participate in a broad spectrum of music courses and ensembles, while majors and minors receive in-depth training in their area of emphasis — performance, American Roots music, composition, music history, or general music.

Daniel Blim , Associate Professor , Coordinator of Musicology, Chair of Music

Kristine Mathews , Program Coordinator, Music, Theatre, Dance

Cristina Dorda Soriano , Academic Administrative Assistant, Music, Theatre, Dance

Upcoming Events

Oct.

必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### Prism concert

The 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### Music Department presents the 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### Prism concert.

7:00pm

Oct.

The Vail Series presents Gabriel Kahane

Singer / Songwriter / Storyteller

7:00pm

Oct.

Piano recital by guest artist Michael Noble

The Department of Music presents a piano recital by guest artist Michael Noble.

7:00pm

Oct.

29th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Bruce Forman

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 29th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Bruce Forman.

7:30pm

Nov.

29th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Sheryl Bailey

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 29th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Sheryl Bailey.

7:30pm

Nov.

'Mareas/Tides'

"Mareas/Tides" conceived by Professor Marion Ramirez in collaboration with Professor Ojeya Crus Banks will be presented at the Wex.

7:00pm

Nov.

'Mid-Century Modern'

The 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### University Wind Ensemble presents "Mid-Century Modern."

7:00pm

Nov.

Student Recital

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.

11:45am

Nov.

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert

The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, under the direction of Pete Mills, present an evening of vibrant jazz.

7:00pm

Nov.

Chamber Singers and Concert Choir in concert

The 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### University Chamber Singers and Concert Choir present a fall concert, conducted by Harris Ipock.

7:00pm

Nov.

The Vail Series presents Les Arts Florissants with violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte

Celebrating 300th Anniversary of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons"

7:00pm

Nov.

Scenes from Mozart

Students from 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 #########’s Opera Workshop perform a selection of short scenes from Mozart’s operas in an intimate, studio-style setting.

7:00pm

Dec.

Student Recital

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.

11:45am

Dec.

Student Composers concert

The Department of Music presents a concert featuring newly composed solo, chamber, and electronic music by composition students.

7:00pm

Dec.

Gospel Choir concert

The Gospel Choir presents its fall semester concert, directed by Timothy “REV” Carpenter.

7:00pm

Dec.

Holiday POPS Orchestra concert

The 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### Symphony Orchestra presents its beloved holiday pops concert.

7:00pm

Dec.

'Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols'

The 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### Department of Music and the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life present a Service of Lessons and Carols.

6:00pm

Dec.

Chamber Music Ensembles concert

The Department of Music presents student chamber music ensembles in concert.

7:00pm

Dec.

American Roots Ensemble concert

The American Roots Ensemble presents its fall semester concert, directed by Adam Schlenker.

7:00pm

Jan.

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Piano recital by guest artist Melody Quah

The Department of Music presents a piano recital by guest artist Melody Quah.

7:00pm

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Past Performances

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More than 25 ensembles — including everything from a gospel choir to a jazz combo — are open to any student who enjoys music.

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Spotlights

Rumi Kang ’26 sits at a piano discussing his concerto with award-winning composer Professor Ching-chu Hu.

For Rumi Kang ’26, composing a piano concerto is a ‘natural next step’

Rumi Kang ’26 is challenging himself to write a piano concerto. It’s tedious but rewarding work aided by award-winning composer Professor Ching-chu Hu.

An eye for science and an ear for the banjo

Tireless Owen Tekelenburg ’26 hasn’t let a health scare slow his pursuit of a wide range of interests at 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 #########.

The Hilltoppers singing at groundhogs day

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It was strange and beautiful and unforgettable

A Hilltopper shares his experience opening up for the world's most famous groundhog.

Timothy Carpenter on stage inside Swasey chapel with singers behind him

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必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 #########’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.

必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 #########’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.

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5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim

His path to piano, the mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom he finds in teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college

Making their mark with Messiah

This year’s performance of Handel’s epic work included student soloists, a new twist on a long-running 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### tradition.

5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim

Kim talks about his path to piano, the late mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom of teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college.

Ellie Blasko '23 sitting next to a piano

Playing to her strengths

必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### helped triple major Ellie Blasko '23 explore her passion for piano, discover new interests, and land a dream job in Beverly Hills.