The Department of Music offers BA and BFA tracks for music majors with all students receiving training from music professors who are professional artists and scholars. Performers have the advantage of training in an intense academic environment while sharpening music techniques and performance skills. This occurs through participation in large and small ensembles, as well as through varied solo performance opportunities. All students study performance, theory, and musicology that enable students to become well-rounded performers with essential instrument technique who are able to make historically informed performance choices.
The performance program features balanced and comprehensive instrumental and vocal training and allows student to choose from a variety of core courses and electives designed to give students flexibility in degree coursework. Through solo recitals, master class participation, and performance in chamber music and larger ensembles, students gain practical experience and earn academic credit. Many students find it possible to double major or to obtain multiple minors while studying music.