The Department of Music offers an array of courses in theory, history and ethnomusicology designed for the major and for the general student. In addition to classroom courses, students are invited to participate in ensembles including the Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choir and Chamber Music. Private lessons, from beginning to advanced levels, are available and are taught by some of the full-time faculty and 30 part-time faculty (Chair: Professor Hector Valdivia).

Can I major in it? Yes, a major in Music is offered.

Topics explored: Theory, Composition, History, Ethnomusicology, Private Lessons, Instrumental and Choral Ensembles.

How to get started: In addition to lessons and ensembles, the following courses are recommended for first-year students:

Fall Term: Basic Musicianship (102); The Piano: Uses and Abuses (125). One first-year seminar is also offered: Introduction to the Philosophy of Music (100).

Winter Term: Introduction to Music Technology (108); Western Art Music and Western Civilization (111).

Spring Term: Music Fundamentals (101); Music & Text: Songs from Beethoven to Ben Folds (121); Symphonies from Mozart to Mahler (122); Introduction to World Music I (140); Latin American Popular Music (142).