2026 Directory of Music Schools

Arizona

Arizona State University School of Music (Tempe). The School of Music, Dance and Theatre at ASU is one of the top state institutions nationwide for the study of music. Innovative and collaborative programs are led by nationally and internationally recognized faculty artists and scholars, who work with students to cultivate excellence, personal growth, and a commitment to making contributions to the field of music. Contact: 480-727-4757, MDTadmissions@asu.edu. Degrees: 1-6, 8,9,11,12, Popular Music. Graduate Degrees 1-6,8,9,12. 525 music majors, 240 grad. students, 76 faculty, 73,300 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., 6 chor.

University of Arizona (Tucson). Contact: info@music.arizona.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,9. Grad degrees: 1-6,9. 275 music majors, 135 grad students, 55 faculty, 40,000 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.
music.arizona.edu

California

Bob Cole Conservatory of Music (Long Beach). With international acclaimed ensembles we seek to provide practical global experiences that prepare students for music in the real world. Contact: Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,9. Grad. 1,2,4,6,9. 400 music majors, 50 grad. students, 79 faculty, 34,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz, 2 orch., 4 chor.
https://web.csulb.edu/colleges/cota/music

California Institute of the Arts (Valencia). The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts is committed to fostering experimentation and innovation across an unrivaled diversity of musical styles. Students develop advanced skills in their area of specialization, while also having opportunities to work across musical disciplines. Our students are empowered to expand the boundaries of received practice and to develop distinctive voice that stand out in the music world. Others’ standards are our points of departure. Contact: Julie Reames, 800-545-2787, admissions@calarts.edu. Deadlines: Dec 1 (preferred), Jan 5 (final). Undergrad/grad tuition: $62,954. Undergraduate degrees: 1,4,9,13. Graduate degrees: 1,4,9,13. Other degrees: Composition & Experimental Sound Practices, Performer-Composer, World Music, Music Technology, Experimental Pop. 149 music majors, 90 grad. students, 61 faculty, 1,277 total enrollment. 13 jazz, 1 chor.
https://calarts.edu/music

California State University (Northridge). The CSUN Music Department is recognized internationally for excellent preparation in a variety of careers in classical and commercial music. Contact: music@csun.edu. Under-graduate degrees: 1,2,4,8,9,11. Grad. Degrees: 1,4,6,9,11. 500 music majors, 140 grad students, 75 faculty, 40,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz, 1 orch., 2 chor.

Pepperdine University (Malibu). World class instrumental faculty including members of the LA Philharmonic. Generous ensemble scholarship for music major/
minor and all other students. Contact: fineartsrecruit@pepperdine.edu. Degrees: 1,2,4,12. 40 faculty, 3,600 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music (San Francisco) prepares students to create with purpose, imagination, and resilience. Guided by optimism and determination, we nurture those who seek achievement within every endeavor and boldly shape the future of music. SFCM is also home to a global creative network that connects education, artist management, and recording to expand opportunities for students and artists. Contact: James Encarnacion, apply@sfcm.edu. Tuition $58,400. Deadline: 12/1. Undergraduate degrees: 1,4,9 Brass, Winds, Percussion, Strings, Harp, Voice, Technology and Applied Composition, Guitar, Piano, Historical Performance. Graduate degrees: 1,4,6, Brass, Winds, Percussion, Strings, Harp, Voice/Opera Studies, Technology and Applied Composition, Guitar, Piano, Historical Performance, Collaborative Piano, Chamber Music, Conducting. 450 total enrollments. 1 bands/wind ensembles, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 1 chor.

Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park) is one of the 23 campuses in the California State University, one of the nation’s largest and most affordable university systems in the country. SSU offers generous talent scholarships to students in Bachelor of Music and BA Music degree programs. Ranked #1 in the nation for top earners with Bachelor’s degrees and #3 for graduation rates in the CSU. Personal attention and multiple opportunities to perform. Contact: Andy Collinsworth, 707-664-2324, racworth@sonoma.edu. Undergrad-uate deadline: 3/15. Undergraduate tuition: $9,500 res., WUE tuition $12,926. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,9,13. 110 music majors, 30 music faculty, 5,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch, 2 chor, multiple chamber ens.
https://music.sonoma.edu/

University of California, Los Angeles, The Herb Alpert School of Music (Los Angeles). Combining outstanding departments of Ethnomusicology, Music, and Musicology, we provide academic opportunities that balance cutting-edge scholarship with performance mastery and composition. Contact: admissions@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu. Degrees: 1,2,4. Graduate degrees: 1,4,6,9. 318 music majors, 4 bands, 10 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.

University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music (Stockton). At the Conservatory of Music, we prepare tomorrow’s performers, teachers, therapists, composers, scholars, and music industry leaders. Our undergraduates gain experiences typically reserved for graduate students elsewhere. Whether as an operatic or musical theater lead, a member of a jazz combo, principal in a large ensemble or a partner in the student-run Pac Ave recording label, our students grow individually as leaders and together as collaborators. Our faculty includes performers, composers and scholars deeply committed to helping you shape your unique path and exceed your personal goals. Contact: Fred Peterbark, music@pacific.edu. Admission deadlines: 1/15. Undergraduate tuition: $59,560. Under-graduate degrees: 1,2,4,5,8,9,11,12. Grad-uate tuition: $28,064. Graduate degrees: 1,2,6,8,9, MM Voice Pedagogy. 225 music majors, 27 graduate students, 6,852 total enrollment. 1 band, 6 jazz band, 3 orch., 2 chor.
www.pacific.edu/music

University of Redlands (Redlands). In the School of Performing Arts our goal is to educate the complete artist, not just to train a performer. We are committed to preparing skilled and versatile artists through technical mastery, diverse repertoire, and a historical and cultural awareness. Through a conservatory approach in a liberal arts setting, our students learn to perform, interpret and teach in a rich learning environment that provides a broad education and intense training. The classes are small and your teachers will know you as a person, not just as a name on a class roster. Contact: Brad Andrews, 909-748-8014, brad_andrews@redlands.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 1/15. Under-graduate tuition: $63,790. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,9. Grad. deadline: rolling. Graduate tuition: $20,528. Graduate degrees: 1,4,6,9, MM Kodály Pedagogy, Artist Diploma. 94 music majors, 22 graduate students, 44 faculty, 3,087 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.
www.redlands.edu/music

Colorado

University of Colorado (Boulder). Our faculty are award-winning professional performers, published scholars and composers, and deeply dedicated pedagogues. Contact: undergraduate.music@colorado.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,9,12,13. Graduate degrees: 1-6,9, songwriting. 330 music majors, 210 grad. students, 90 faculty, 32,000 total enrollment. Multiple bands, jazz bands, orchestras, and choirs.
colorado.edu/music

Connecticut

University of Hartford, The Hartt School (West Hartford). Work with guest artists, take advantage of professional partnerships-in-training, intern, and enjoy opportunities to perform around the world and alongside an esteemed faculty. Contact: harttadm@hartford.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,9-10,12-13, BSE Acoustics and Music. Grad. degrees: 1-6, MM-Suzuki Pedagogy. 310 music majors, 130 grad. students, 103 faculty, 5,350 total enrollment. 3 bands, 10 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.

Delaware

University of Delaware (Newark). At the UD School of Music, we recognize that preparing students for today’s job market is paramount to success. We continue our robust offerings in new, progressive tracks of study that leverage innovative concepts in the music industry, cultural awareness, and inclusive excellence. Offering BM, BA, and MM degrees in performance, a Masters in Chamber Music (MCM) degree, and 4 +1 programs. We also offer degrees in composition, conducting, and teaching (including teaching certification for undergraduates) in addition to opportunities for non-majors. Contact: Adrienne Harding, 302-831-2578, musicadmissions@udel.edu. Deadlines: 12/1. Undergrad tuition: $15,740 (res), $42,470 (non-res). Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,9,11. Graduate tuition: $1,149/cr hr. Grad degrees: 1,2,4,6, Master in Chamber Music. 186 music majors, 50 grad. students, 58 faculty, 24,412 total enrollment. 5 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor.
music.udel.edu

Florida

Stetson University

Stetson University (DeLand)

An exclusively undergraduate program within an historic university, Stetson provides an array of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including opera theatre and jazz. Students prepare for professional careers and graduate study in music, gaining a commitment to artistic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and professionalism within a values-based atmosphere of challenge and support. Contact: 386-822-7100, musicadmissions@stetson.edu. Degrees: 1-3, 13, Music with Emphasis in Business, Music with an Outside Field, BA Music, Music Minor. 220 music majors and minors, 52 faculty, 3,741 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orchestras, 4 choir.
http://stetson.edu/music

Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton). The FAU Department of Music aims to inspire achievement in music through student engagement in scholarship, diverse modes of creative activity and community outreach. Located on Florida’s Southeast coast, FAU serves over 30,000 students and offers various graduate and undergraduate degrees in music. Contact: Brittany Graham, 777 Glades Road, 561-297-3820, grahamb@fau.edu. Undergrad Deadline: 5/1. Degrees: 1,2,4,11,13. Grad degrees: 1,2,4,6,11,13. 200 music majors, 30,000 total enroll. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor.

Florida State University (Tallahassee) is one of the largest and most comprehensive programs in the nation. Our programs in Music Education and Music Therapy are regarded as some of the best in the country and boast 100% job placement rates. Contact: musicadmissions@fsu.edu. Under-grad degrees: 1-4,7-9,11-13. Graduate degrees: 1-6,8-11,13. 700 music majors, 325 grad. students, 90 faculty, 43,500 total enrollment. 5 bands, 3 jazz, 3 orch., 8 chor.

University of Central Florida (Orlando). UCF is a leader in music education in Florida and has grown to be an internationally recognized school to study music. Our world-class faculty are dedicated to helping students prepare for careers in the industry. Students experience one-on-one instruction, ensemble participation, guest artists, master classes, and performance and production opportunities. Contact: 407-823-2869, ucfmusic@ucf.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,5,9,10,12. Graduate degrees: 1,4,6,9 MA Music. 330 music majors, 35 graduate students, 45 faculty, 70,000 total enrollment. 6 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.
https://cah.ucf.edu/performingarts/

University of Florida (Gainesville). UF School of Music serves 220 graduate & 275 undergraduate music majors with 49 full-time and 5 adjunct faculty. Degree programs include B.A., B.M., B.S. (Music Business & Entrepreneurship), M.M., Ph.D. (music and music education), and D.M.A. (performance, composition, and conducting). Contact: music@arts.ufl.edu, 352-392-0224. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5. Graduate degrees: 1-7. Deadline: Nov. 1, Jan 15. Undergrad tuition: $6,380 res.
https://arts.ufl.edu/academics/music/

University of Miami, Frost School of Music (Coral Gables) houses stunning concert and recital halls, world-class recording studios and creates musicians that have artistic, technological, & entrepreneurial skills to thrive in the 21st century. Contact: admissions.music@miami.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,8,9,11,13. Graduate degrees: 1-6,8-11,13. 480 music majors, 260 grad. students, 100 faculty, 19,000 total enroll. 5 bands, 4 jazz bands, 3 orch., 4 chor.

Georgia

Augusta University (Augusta) currently offers two fully NASM accredited degree programs: Bachelor of Music in music education, a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Music Industry Studies, and also a Certificate in Music Industry Studies. Our highly qualified faculty includes nationally renowned performers, scholars, conductors and teachers who are dedicated to inspiring and mentoring music students. Contact: Angela Morgan, 706-737-1453, amorgan1@augusta.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 7/1. Under-graduate tuition: $4,242 resident, $12,959 non-resident Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,9,11. Graduate tuition: $2856 res., $10,356 nonres. Graduate degree: Master of Arts in Teaching – leads to certification. 55 music majors, 5 grad students, 11 FT/8 PT faculty, 12,337 total enrollment 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch. 1 chor.
augusta.edu/pamplin/music

Columbus State University, Schwob School of Music (Columbus) is one of the leading university-level music programs in the Southeast. Undergraduate Degrees: 1,2, BA. Grad. Degrees: 1, artist diploma. 250 music majors, 50 faculty. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.

Emory University (Atlanta). The Emory University Department of Music curriculum embraces music majors and minors and welcomes the participation of students from every discipline across the university. Contact: music@emory.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,3,4, 5,10. 150 music majors, 60 faculty, 7,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.

Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville) The Department of Music at Georgia College & State University offers world-class training in music, music education, and music therapy in a liberal arts environment. Students can enjoy one-on-one attention from faculty on a friendly, beautiful campus. Contact: Andrew J. Allen, 478-445-7319, andrew.allen@gcsu.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,8. Graduate degrees: 2,8. 77 music majors, 31 grad. students, 31 faculty, 7,800 total enrollment. 1 bands, 1 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
https://www.gcsu.edu/artsandsciences/music

Georgia State University (Atlanta) provides rigorous training alongside hands-on opportunities in a vibrant urban setting. Students engage with diverse genres, from classical to contemporary. Contact: music@gsu.edu. Undergrad. degrees: 1,2,4, 9,11,13. Graduate degrees: 1,2,4,6,9. 419 music majors, 96 grad students, 65 faculty, 52,400 total enroll. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 5 chor.
music.gsu.edu

Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw). Our faculty are first-class performers, scholars, and teachers preparing students to be creative artists, educators, and leaders for the 21st century. Contact: artsadmissions@kennesaw.edu. Degrees: 1-5,9. 235 music majors, 80 faculty. 4 bands, 7 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.

Mercer University (Macon). The Townsend School of Music is nationally recognized for its outstanding faculty, award-winning students, performance ensembles and state-of-the-art facilities. Contact: admissions@mercer.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2, B.A. Music. Graduate degrees: 1,6,7. 125 music majors, 15 grad. students, 17 faculty, 5,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz, 1 orch., 3 chor.

University of Georgia (Athens). High standards of musical performance and academic achievement are required for admission. Prospective students must submit applications to both the University of Georgia and the Hodgson School of Music. Contact: musicad@uga.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1-4,8, minor in jazz, music minor, bachelor of arts in music. Graduate degrees: 1,2,4,5,6. 300 music majors, 200 graduate students, 70 music faculty, 31,500 total undergraduate enrollment. 6 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 9 chor.

Idaho

University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music (Moscow). As a musically comprehensive and internationally recognized institution, the Lionel Hampton School of Music is a tight-knit community of world class performers, teachers, composers, scholars, and dedicated students. Contact: 208-885-6231, music@uidaho.edu. Undergraduate degrees: Music Performance, Music Education, Composition, Applied Music – Interdisciplinary Emphasis, Applied Music – Contemporary Emphasis. Music Minor, Jazz Studies Minor. Graduate degrees: Choral Conducting, Collaborative Piano, Composition, Instrumental Performance, Music Education, Piano Pedagogy and Performance Studies, Piano Performance, Voice Performance. 165 music majors, 22 graduate students, 28 faculty, 12,300 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.

Illinois

Columbia College (Chicago). Programs focus on contemporary, urban, and popular music. Coursework is designed to provide collaborative music-making experiences and support the creation of original music. Contact: admissions@colum.edu. Degrees: BA, BMUS Performance and Composition. Graduate degrees: Music Composition for the Screen. 350 music majors, 22 graduate students, 65 faculty, 6,769 total enrollment. 15 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 chor.

DePaul University (Chicago) is an inclusive and compassionate community of musicians and educators dedicated to artistry, excellence, diversity, and leadership in music. The school has a faculty of almost 130 professionals who are not only experienced and admired educators but are some of the world’s finest and most respected conductors, composers, performers, and recording artists, including members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Chicago’s most prominent chamber music and jazz ensembles. Students call the state-of-the-art Holtschneider Performance Center home, with three floors and 185,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed performance, practice, and classroom space. Contact: Evan Hammond-Leppek, musicadmissions@depaul.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Undergraduate tuition: $48,936. Degrees: 1,2,4,9,10,13. Graduate tuition: $24,423. Grad. degrees: 1,2,4,9, Post Master Certificate in Performance and Teacher Licensure. 240 music majors, 160 graduate students, 130 faculty, 21,500 enroll. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor.
https://music.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Elmhurst College (Elmhurst). Our faculty includes members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Chorus, Lyric Opera, and national recording artists and award winners. Degrees: 1-4,9,11. Contact: music.admission@elmhurst.edu. 220 music majors, 50 faculty, 3,400 total enroll. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor.

Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington) The School of Music at Illinois Wesleyan University offers a transformative experience that helps students grow into inspiring musicians and well-rounded individuals through rigorous training and the acquisition of comprehensive knowledge and skills. As a professional music school firmly set within a liberal arts university, we are committed to providing a challenging, supportive, inclusive, and richly diverse environment for the cultivation of musical talent to contribute to the expression of truths and the upliftment of humanity that the creative and performing arts uniquely supply. Contact: Laura Dolan, ldolan@iwu.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2, BA in Music, minors in Performance, Jazz, and Arts Management. 55 music majors, 25 faculty, 1,800 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orchestras, 2 choirs.
https://www.iwu.edu/music/

North Park University (Chicago) seeks to complement a broad liberal arts education with intensive professional training that aspiring musicians need. Two undergraduate degrees in music are offered: Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Arts in Music, with concentrations in composition, general studies, jazz studies (instrumental), and performance. One graduate degree is offered: Master of Music in Performance with concentrations in Vocal Arts Solo, Vocal Arts Ensemble, Keyboard Arts: Vocal Coaching, Keyboard Arts Conducting, and Keyboard Arts Solo. Contact: Krystal Miranda, 773-244-5630, kmiranda@northpark.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 2. Graduate degrees: 1. 31 music majors, 5 graduate students, 37 faculty, 2,631 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 choirs.
https://www.northpark.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/school-of-music-art-theatre/

Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago) is a leader in K-12 teacher training and education. Contact: music@neiu.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2. Graduate degrees: Applied Music Pedagogy. 99 music majors, 30 graduate students, 45 faculty, 8,438 total enrollment. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.

Northern Illinois University (DeKalb). Students perform in a wide range of ensembles: jazz, orchestra, winds, choirs, steel band and World Music. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,9,13. Graduate degrees: 1-4,6,9,13. 200 music majors, 80 graduate students, 60 faculty, 18,500 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.

Northwestern University, Bienen School of Music (Evanston), combines a nationally ranked music program of conservatory-level intensity with the academic rigor and scholarly resources found only at a world-class private research university. Undergraduates may pursue dual degree or double major programs, self-designed degree programs, and traditional degrees. Contact: 847-491-3141, musiclife@northwestern.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 10/15 early decision, 12/1. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,9, Music Cognition, General Music. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Graduate degrees: 1-6,9, Collaborative Piano. 400 music majors, 200 graduate students, 125 faculty, 8,300 undergrad. enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz band, 3 orch., 5 chor.
https://www.music.northwestern.edu/

Roosevelt University, Chicago College of Performing Arts (Chicago) Bringing together professional programs in music and theatre within the context of one of the world’s greatest cultural cities. Contact: ccpaadmissions@roosevelt.edu. Degrees: 1,2,4,9,12. Grad degrees: 1,4,10. 138 music majors, 106 grad students, 100 faculty, 2500 total enroll. 1 band, 10 jazz bands, 3 orch., 3 chor.

University of Illinois at Chicago (Chicago). At UIC, we are interested in the musical backgrounds and passions you can bring to our program as well as the extent of your formal training, whatever that may be. We recognize that there are many paths to music study. The Department of Music emphasizes skills and knowledge that are fundamental to the entire discipline. We are committed to teaching and training individuals for careers in music, many of the program’s graduates find employment as performers, teachers, or composers in a wide variety of settings. Others pursue advanced degrees in music. Contact: 312-996-4350. Deadline: February 1. Undergraduate Instate Tuition $19,114, Undergrad Out of State Tuition $35,844. Undergraduate Degrees: 1,2,4,9,11. 165 music majors, 60 faculty, 30,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 5 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Urbana). Our degree programs offer an innovative approach to careers in the 21-century music field that capitalize on the wealth of resources offered by a tier-one research institution. Contact: music
admissions@illinois.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,5,9,13, Computer Sciences and Music. Graduate degrees: 1,2,4-6,9. 385 music majors, 275 grad. students, 90 faculty, 33,673 total enroll. 9 bands, 4 jazz bands, 3 orch., 9 chor.

VanderCook College of Music (Chicago) is known worldwide as a premier music education college, offering students a diverse curriculum of degree and certification coursework designed to prepare them for a wide variety of careers in the music education field. VanderCook is nationally rated in the Top 5 of Music School Central’s “Best Hidden Gem Music Education Schools,” is designated “Exemplary” by the Illinois State Board of Education Educator Preparation Profile, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). VanderCook has a 6:1 student teacher ratio and a 100% job placement record for undergraduate students. Contact Alex Salas 312-225-6288, admissions@vandercook.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 5/1. Undergrad tuition: $30,090. Undergrad-uate degree: 1,2. Grad deadline: rolling. Grad tuition: $9,436. Graduate degrees: 2. 70 music majors, 120 grad. students, 30 faculty, 190 total enroll. 1 bands, 1 jazz, 1 orch., 2 chor.
vandercook.edu

Indiana

Anderson University (Anderson) offers a comprehensive academic experience and rich variety of opportunities to compose and perform. Music education graduates have 100% job placement since 2011. Through Orangehaus Records and Publishing students experience the business of music, from developing projects to running the recording studio. Contact: info@anderson.edu. Degrees: 1-5,7,11-13, songwriting, audio forensics, theatre, dance. Graduate degrees: 2. 100 music majors, 5 faculty, 900 total enroll. 2 bands, 1 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.

Ball State University (Muncie) is known for its innovative programs, new music activities, a wide and varied performance program, and national leadership in music education. Contact: music@bsu.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,9,11,13. Graduate degrees: 1-7,9. 500 music majors, 100 grad students, 70 faculty, 15,529 total enrollment. 5 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor.

Bethel University (Mishawaka). The music department has a 99% placement rate for music education graduates, 1998-2026. Bethel is a Christ-centered, NASM accredited institution striving to bring each student to an understanding of the pedagogical, historical, and theoretical aspects of musical performance, while also striving for the highest levels of technical and artistic performance. Contact: music@betheluniversity.edu. Degrees: 1,2, music (general). 27 music majors, 3 faculty, 17 adjunct faculty, 1200 total enrollment 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 choirs.

Butler University (Indianapolis) provides opportunities to double major, study abroad, play in multiple ensembles, teach in our Community Arts School and more all within your first year. Contact: music@butler.edu. Undergrad Degrees: 1,2,4,8,9,10, BA. Grad. Degrees: 1-6. 175 music majors, 35 grad students, 50 faculty, 5,559 total enroll. 1 band, 4 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.

DePauw University (Greencastle) prepares undergraduate musicians to be adaptive leaders, equipped to actively engage their communities and pursue a breadth of career paths. Contact: musicadmission@depauw.edu. Degrees: 1,2,9,12 Bachelor of Musical Arts. 100 music majors, 20 faculty, 2,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor., chamber ensembles.

Goshen College (Goshen) loves music. From four-part hymns in chapel to music in the soccer bleachers, you’ll find a community passionate about performing and mastering music. As a music major or minor, you’ll study and perform in the Music Center, home to world-class acoustics, Sauder Concert Hall, and Rieth Recital Hall’s remarkable 1,600-pipe Taylor and Boody organ. You’ll grow through ensembles including orchestra, jazz, choirs, band, and chamber music. Rooted in classical tradition, our curriculum explores world music, jazz, folk, church music, and contemporary composers, guided by faculty whose diverse expertise helps you excel. Contact: Kellam Venosky, 574-535-7361, music@goshen.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2. 40 music majors,6 faculty, 900 total enrollment. 1 jazz, 1 orch., 3 chor.
https://www.goshen.edu/music

Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music (Bloomington). We have helped launch the careers of countless performers, scholars, and music educators who have become leaders around the globe. Our more than 1,500 students come from all 50 states and as many as 55 countries. Each one benefits from the intensity and focus of a world-class conservatory combined with the broad academic offerings of a major university. Contact: musicadm@indiana.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1-6,9,13. Graduate degrees: 1-7,9,13. 1,600 music students, 210 music faculty. 3 bands, 4 jazz bands, 6 orch., 9 chor.

Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion). The Division of Music and Theatre at IWU is committed to preparing men and women to be the best possible musicians and thespians who recognize that all gifts and talents are from God, to be cultivated to their highest potential for humble service to God and others. Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered university that belongs to the Wesleyan denomination. Contact: Davy Chinn, 765-677-2152, iwumusic@indwes.edu. Tuition: $34,058. Degrees: 1,2,4,8. 90 music majors, 12 faculty, 2,500 total enrollment. 1 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
indwes.edu/music

Purdue University (Fort Wayne) is dedicated to preparing students for professional careers in music. Contact: music@pfw.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,8,11,13. Grad degrees: 8, Music Therapy. Commercial music is also offered. 300 music majors, 20 grad students, 70 faculty, 9,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
https://www.pfw.edu/visual-performing-arts/music

University of Indianapolis (Indianapolis) is a mid-size liberal arts university located in a vibrant cultural city with numerous arts organizations. Contact: admissions@uindy.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1-4,8-11,13. 95 music majors, 42 faculty, 5,600 total enroll. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
uindy.edu

University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame) The Band of the Fighting Irish is comprised of students from across the U.S. and overseas, enrolled in every field of study at the University. Contact: ndband@nd.edu. Marching band, 3 bands, 11 section ensembles, 3 jazz bands.
www.ndband.com

Valparaiso University (Valparaiso). With one-on-one mentorship, hands-on experiences, and a commitment to faith and service, students are encouraged to refine their craft, perform with purpose, and inspire through creativity. Contact: music@valpo.edu. Degrees: 2,8. 40 music majors, 25 faculty, 2,400 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor.
valpo.edu/music

Iowa

University of Iowa (Iowa City)

Compose your future here! We’re a close-knit artistic community within a major research university that’s famous for its arts programs. We offer world-class musical instruction, ongoing performance opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and solid preparation for your career – all nestled inside an affordable public university in the heart of one of the best college towns in America. Contact: Chelsea Majkut, 319-335-1603, music@uiowa.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,8,9,10,12. Undergraduate deadline: May 1. Undergraduate tuition: $11,622 (res), $33,710 (non. res). Graduate degrees: 1-6,8,9,12. Graduate deadline: Dec. 1. Graduate tuition: $13,829 (res), $32,776 (non. res). Music Theater is a track offered through the UI Department of Theatre Arts. 260 music majors, 190 graduate students, 32,199 total enrollment. 56 faculty. 8+ bands, 5 jazz bands, 2 orchestras, 4 choirs.
music@uiowa.edu

Iowa State University, Estes Music Hall (Ames). Professional studies for students who wish to prepare for careers in music education, performance, and composition. Courses in music literature, theory, areas of performance, and string ensembles. Contact: 515-294-3831, musicinfo@iastate.
edu. Deadline: 2/8. Degrees: 1,2,4. 130 music majors, 36 faculty, 30,000 total enrollment. 8 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.
https://www.music.iastate.edu/

University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls). The UNI School of Music is regarded as one of the finest music programs in the Midwest and is NASM accredited. Students interested in majoring in music or participating in music ensembles will be excited to find exceptional faculty, innovative programs and state-of-the-art facilities at an affordable price. Contact: Dr. Melinda Boyd, 319-273-2024, music@uni.edu. Deadline: rolling. Degrees: 1-6,9-10,13. Undergrad tuition: $9,054 (res) $21,578 nonres. Graduate Degrees 1-6,9. Graduate Tuition: $10,854 res., $22,908 nonres. 300 music majors, 50 grad. students, 60 faculty, 9,200 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
https://music.uni.edu

Kansas

Fort Hays State University (Hays) is a comprehensive, regional public university in Western Kansas. The Department of Music and Theatre is NASM accredited and offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Performance, Composition, and Theatre. FHSU’s low in-state tuition is reciprocal to several surrounding states: $6,475 (resident/regional: AR, AZ, CO, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY), $9,068 (Midwest: IN, MN, ND, OH, WI), and $19,536 (nonresident). 80 music majors, 15 faculty, 3 adjunct. Total enrollment: 3,804 on campus, 5,971 online, 3,162 international. Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Hays Symphony, Choir. Contact: 785-628-4533, musictheatre@fhsu.edu.
https://www.fhsu.edu/music-and-theater

Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS) is a comprehensive, regional institution in the southeast corner of the state. The Department of Music offers a BM degree with emphases in Music Education, Performance, and Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field, and an MM with emphases in Performance, Music Education, and Conducting. PSU is home to a superb performance facility, the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, and a vibrant fine arts community. Special tuition reductions are available for residents of many states throughout the US. Contact: Andrew Chybowski, 620-235-4466, achybowski@pittstate.edu. Admission deadline: rolling. Undergraduate tuition: $8,884 res., $20,228 non-res. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2. Graduate tuition: $9,684 res., $20,516 non-res. Graduate degrees: 1,2,6. Also offered: Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field. 90 music majors, 17 graduate students, 21 faculty, 5,800 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
www.pittstate.edu/music

University of Kansas (Lawrence) offers an array of programs of study at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels and contributes to the arts community through student, faculty and visiting artist performances. Contact: music@ku.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1-9. Graduate degrees: 1-9. 267 music majors, 204 graduate students, 70 faculty, 20,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 9 jazz bands, 1 orchestra, 7 chor.

Kentucky

Murray State University (Murray). Our department has been a member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1936 and has a long and outstanding tradition of excellence. Within this academic framework our department provides a comprehensive music education for the aspiring professional teacher, performer and composer. Undergraduate Degrees: 1,2,4,11,12. 170 music majors, 29 faculty, 9,650 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 4 chor.

University of Kentucky (Lexington). Contact: music@uky.edu. Degrees: 1,2,10. Graduate degrees: 1-8,10. 400 music majors undergraduate and graduate students combined, 70 faculty, 30,000 total enroll. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 8 chor.

Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green). Contact: music@wku.edu. Under-graduate degrees: 1,2, Liberal Arts in Music, Music Minor. Grad. degrees: 2,6, Pedagogy. 180 music majors, 20 grad. students, 40 faculty, 20,000 total enrollment. 6 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 6 chor.

Louisiana

Loyola University (New Orleans). Contact: admit@loyno.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,8,9,11-13. Grad degrees: 1,2,6,8,9. Other degrees: BA in Popular and Commercial Music, BA in Hip Hop and R&B. 350 music majors, 28 grad students, 84 faculty, 4,351 total enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orchestras, 4 chor.
www.loyno.edu

Maine

University of Maine (Orono). The School of Performing Arts prepares students for success through hands-on coursework and immersive real-world experiences. We offer degrees in Music Performance (BM), Music Education (BME), Music (BA), and Jazz (BA). Most of our music majors focus on music education, gaining valuable field experience from the start. With small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, our students develop a solid foundation for careers as music educators, performers, or both. Our faculty and staff are committed to equipping students with the skills and connections needed for a successful career in the arts. As Maine’s flagship and sole R1 university, we are uniquely positioned to provide you and your career with the opportunities you require for success. Contact: Philip Edelman, Philip.Edelman@maine.edu. Deadlines: 5/1. Undergraduate tuition: $12,360 res, $35,790, non-res. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,9. Graduate tuition: $10,026 res., $30,528 non-res. Graduate degrees: 1,2. 85 music majors, 5 grad students, 38 faculty, 12,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor.
http://www.umaine.edu/spa

University of Southern Maine (Gorham). Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,9,12, BA-music. Graduate Degrees: 1,2,4,6,9, MM-pedagogy. 140 music majors, 25 graduate students, 10 faculty, 8140 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.

Maryland

Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University

Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore)

At Peabody, the nation’s first conservatory, tradition and innovation go hand-in-hand to prepare artists for a rapidly changing world. Students study with world-class faculty in a rigorous, collaborative culture and develop the necessary skills to shape what it means to be a 21st century artist. As part of The Johns Hopkins University, students benefit from the resources of one of the world’s leading research institutions, while Baltimore’s vibrant arts scene provides meaningful opportunities to perform, collaborate, and grow. Contact: 667-208-6600, peabodyadmissions@jhu.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 12/1. Undergraduate tuition: $68,670. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,9,13. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Graduate tuition: $68,670. Graduate degrees: 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,13. Other degrees: Acoustics (Graduate), Computer Music (Undergraduate/Graduate), Dance (Undergraduate), Hip Hop (Undergraduate), Historical Perform-ance (Undergraduate/Graduate), Music for New Media: Film and Game Scoring (Undergraduate/Graduate). 400 music majors, 400 graduate students, 271 faculty, 800 total enrollment. 2 bands, 5 jazz bands, 5 orchestras, 4 chor.
https://peabody.jhu.edu/apply

University of Maryland (College Park). At the University of Maryland you will find the personal attention of an elite School of Music alongside the wealth of experiences only available at a public research institution. Contact: 301-405-5549, musicadmissions@umd.edu. Under-graduate degrees: 1-4,9. Graduate degrees: 1-6,9. 200 music majors, 215 graduate students, 100 faculty, 28,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.

Massachusetts

Gordon College

Gordon College (Wenham)

The Adams School of Music and the Arts at Gordon College graduates musicians fully equipped for success in today’s ever-changing world. Each music degree program combines a performance-oriented, nationally accredited education with real-world experience in a Christian liberal arts setting. Unique faculty mentoring opportunities cultivate young musicians with the knowledge and skill for global impact. Contact: Cordelia Schirer-Suter, 978-867-4273, asma-admissions@gordon.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,7,10,12; Graduate degree: 2. 75 music majors, 39 graduate students, 35 faculty, 1,595 total enrollment . 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orchestra, 3 choirs.
https://www.gordon.edu/adams

Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Boston). Boston Conservatory at Berklee is reimagining, what a conservatory education should be for today’s performing artists. Contact: admissions@berklee.edu. Degrees: 1,4,12. Graduate degrees: 1,2, 4,6,12. 223 music majors, 186 graduate students, 114 faculty, total enrollment 659. 3 bands, 3 orch., 4 chor.

New England Conservatory (Boston). NEC is a premier conservatory that values exploration and collaboration. Our students are mentored by a devoted faculty of esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. Our alumni fill orchestra chairs, concert halls, jazz clubs, recording studios, and arts management positions worldwide. Nearly half of the Boston Symphony Orchestra faculty are NEC alumni/faculty. Contact: Kristyn Morey, admission@necmusic.edu, 617-585-1106. Deadlines: Dec. 1. Undergrad Degrees: 1,4,9; Graduate degrees: 1,3-6,9. Other: Contemporary Musical Arts. 400 music majors, 400 graduate students, 200 faculty, 800 total enroll. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 4 orch., 3 chor.
admissions.necmusic.edu

University of Massachusetts (Amherst). As part of the flagship campus of the UMass system, the UMass Department of Music & Dance offers outstanding educational opportunities leading to performance and teaching careers within a diverse university setting. As members of a close-knit community in a tier one research university, music students experience conservatory-quality instruction in lesson, classroom, and ensemble settings. Opportunities for double-majoring, minoring, and ensemble involvement further emphasizes the department’s commitment to fostering musical experiences for all UMass students. Contact: musicadmissions@umass.edu, 413-545-6048. Undergrad degrees: 1-5,9. Grad Degrees: 1-6,9. 220 music majors, 80 graduate students, 45 faculty, 30,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
www.umass.edu/music-dance

Michigan

Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant). Music Education alumni boast a 98% job placement rate, teaching at K-12 schools and universities nationwide. Contact: musicadmit@cmich.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,12. Grad degrees: 1,2,4,6. Also BAA in Commercial Music. 330 music majors, 10 grad students, 32 faculty, 14,423 total enroll. 5 bands, 2 jazz, 1 orch. 3 chor.
https://music.cmich.edu

Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti). Known nationally for its programs in Music Education and Music Therapy, the School also offers the Bachelor of Music in Performance, the Bachelor of Arts in Music, and a Music Minor. Undergrad. degrees: 1,2,8. Grad degrees: 1,2,6. Deadlines: rolling. 185 music students, 20 grad. students, 45 faculty 12,500 enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
www.emich.edu/music-dance

Grand Valley State University (Allendale) is a comprehensive, four-year public institution located near Grand Rapids, Michigan, that has established a reputation for preparing its students to excel in virtually every field. Contact: mtd@gvsu.edu. Degrees: 1,2. 200 music majors, 57 faculty, 25,325 total enroll. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 4 chor.

Michigan State University (East Lansing). Contact: MUSIC.admissions@msu.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,9, BA in Music (General). Grad degrees: 1-6,9, MM/DMA Collaborative Piano, MM Piano Pedagogy, Performance Diploma. 300 music majors, 300 grad students, 75 faculty, 52,000 total enroll. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 9 chor.
https://music.msu.edu/

Oakland University (Rochester). Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) is a leading center of performing arts education in southeast Michigan, offering outstanding educational and performance opportunities to undergraduate, graduate students, and community members. SMTD students learn and grow as performers, educators, and researchers in a collaborative and supportive environment. The Department of Music features professional Bachelor of Music degrees in performance, music education, and music technology as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Music. The Department also offers a wide range of concentrations for music majors, including music technology, pedagogy, performance, world music, jazz, music theory, and music composition. Contact: Alex Sellers, 248-370-2030, smtd@oakland.edu. Deadline: rolling. Undergrad tuition: $16,772 res, $23,867 non res. Undergrad degrees: 1,2 Grad tuition: $19,972 res, $22,428 for full-time students. Grad degrees: 1,2,6. Other degrees offered: Music technology. The Department also offers a wide range of concentrations for music majors, including music technology, pedagogy, performance, world music, jazz, music theory, and music composition. 170 Undergrad students, 15 grad students, 18 faculty, 16,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orchestras, 3 chor.
https://www.oakland.edu/smtd/programs-and-majors/music/

University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) stands as a vibrant community where teaching, learning, and artistic discovery flourish through deep care, purposeful collaboration, and meaningful connection. As one of the nation’s premier performing arts schools within a distinguished public research university, we embrace our privilege and responsibility to create an expansive, welcoming environment where diverse voices, perspectives, and artistic expressions enrich our shared journey of growth and innovation. Our commitment to excellence on the national stage is matched by our dedication to accessibility and public engagement, positioning us as leaders in advancing the performing arts across the country and beyond. Contact: Olivia Brown Zandhuis, 734-764-0593, smtd.admissions@umich.edu. Deadline: 12/1 Undergrad tuition: $19,150 res, $67,492 non res. Undergrad degrees: 1-5,7,9,12,13. Grad tuition: $32,744 res, $65,226 non res. Grad degrees: 1-9,13. 791 music majors, 852 undergraduate students, 279 graduate students, 155 faculty, total enrollment (SMTD) 1131. 6 bands, 5 jazz bands, 5 orch., 9 chor. smtd.umich.edu

Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo) Contact: 269-387-4672, music@wmich.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1-5,8, 9,12,13. Grad degrees: 1-6,8,9. 450 music majors, 56 grad students, 46 faculty, 18,265 total enroll. 10 bands, 4 jazz bands, 3 orch., 6 chor.
www.wmich.edu/music

Minnesota

St. Olaf College (Northfield) offers renowned performance opportunities and a comprehensive music curriculum within an academically rigorous liberal arts setting. Contact: music@stolaf.edu. Degrees: 1-5,7, BA in music. 275 music majors, 60 faculty, 3,000 enroll. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 8 chor.

Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall). offers many undergraduate degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Emphases include performance, theory/composition, management, and Music in the Liberal Arts as well as instrumental and choral music education. Contact: John Ginocchio, 507-537-7209, john.ginocchio@smsu.edu. Degrees: 1,2,4,11. 30 music majors, 3 music faculty, 2,500 total enroll. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.

University of Minnesota (Duluth). The Department of Music at UMD is a vibrant and artistic learning environment with outstanding faculty members who provide students with a comprehensive music education in music, preparing them for employment and enriching their lives through their study of music. Contact: umdmusic@d.umn.edu. Undergrad Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Music (6 Subplans) Academic, Music Composition, Jazz and Commercial Music, Keyboard, Instrumental, Vocal;­Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (2 Subplans) Vocal, Instrumental; Bachelor of Music in Music Education (2 Subplans) Vocal, Instrumental; Music Minor; Jazz Studies Minor. 108 music majors, 25 faculty, 1,689 total enroll. 2 bands, 6 jazz bands, 2 orchestras, 4 choir, 7 chamber groups.

University of Minnesota (Minneapolis). Contact: music@umn.edu. Undergraduate Degrees: 1,2,8, BA in Music. Degrees: 1-6,8, Collaborative Piano. 250 music majors, 80 faculty, 30,000 total enrollment. 5 bands, 5 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.

Missouri

Central Methodist University, Swinney Conservatory of Music (Fayette). CMU focuses on working with students as they develop into professional musicians and music educators. We offer a variety of performance and learning experiences on our historic campus and help students connect with their future. Contact: Alexa Molnar, 660-248-6884, finearts@centralmethodist.edu. Undergraduate deadline: rolling. Undergrad degrees: 1,2. Grad deadline: rolling. Grad degree: 2. 54 music majors, 22 grad. students, 16 music faculty, 1,050 total enrollment. 1 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 chor.
https://centralmethodist.edu

University of Missouri (Columbia). Contact: music@missouri.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1-5. Grad Degrees: 1-6, Online MM in Music Education, Graduate Minor in Musicology, Graduate Certificates in Arts Entrepreneurship, Jazz Studies. 250 Undergraduate music majors, 60 grad. students, 36 faculty, 32,000 total enrollment. 4 band, 2 jazz band, 1 orch. 5 chor.
https://music.missouri.edu/

University of Missouri (Kansas City). The UMKC Conservatory is about world-changing creativity. We believe in the power of beauty and emotion, and original ideas to provoke our deepest humanity — to change hearts and minds. That’s why our students often perform at the best venues in the Kansas City region, create groundbreaking projects in community-embedded learning and go on to achieve in many other areas of industry. Contact: Cadmissions@umkc.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1-4,8,9. Graduate degrees: 1-6,8,9,10. 245 music majors, 190 grad. students, 100 faculty, 15,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz, 2 orch., 4 chor.
https://conservatory.umkc.edu/

Montana

Montana State University, MSU School of Music (Bozeman) offers a Bachelor of Musical Arts, a Bachelor of Music Education, a B.A. in Music Technology, and an online M.M. in Music Education. Our award-winning faculty are dedicated educators committed to providing an education that empowers students to explore diverse ideas and musical practices. The MSU School of Music offers a musical home to all MSU students wishing to take part in music through participation in one of our ensembles! Contact: music@montana.edu.

New Jersey

Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts (New Brunswick). Located just 45 minutes outside of New York City, the Mason Gross faculty boasts principals and members of the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Contact: admissions@msga.rutgers.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,9. Grad. degrees: 1-6,9. 250 music majors, 200 graduate students, 110 faculty, 36,000 total enrollment. 6 bands, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., 4 chor.

William Paterson University (Wayne). Recently named one of the 10 best Hidden Gem music schools, we offer undergraduate and graduate programs in Performance, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Music and Entertainment Industries, Sound Engineering, and Popular Music. Contact: musicadmissions@wpunj.edu. Degrees: 1,2,9,11, 13. Grad. degrees: 2,9,11. 300 music majors, 50 grad. students, 18 faculty, 11,500 total enroll. 2 bands, 25 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor

New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University (Portales). The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music is committed to providing development of the individual student as an artist, educated member of society and expressive human being; exceptional professional preparation; educational and aesthetic experiences for the community and region; and response to the changing needs of contemporary society. Contact: Cody Spitz, 575-562-2178, admissions@enmu.edu. Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $7,074 res., $9,054 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,13. 125 music majors, 20 faculty, 5,737 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 chor.
http://www.enmu.edu/music

University of New Mexico (Albuquerque). Contact: finearts@unm.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1-4,9. Grad. degrees: 1-6. 200 music majors, 100 grad. students, 65 faculty, 25,000 total enroll. 2 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.

New York

Houghton University, Greatbatch School of Music (Houghton) This is uniquely situated as a conservatory model school of music within a Christ-centered, nationally-ranked, liberal arts university. Students learn from world-class faculty who teach with integrity and an intentional pursuit of academic and musical excellence. Opportunities include internships, international and domestic touring with ensembles, Pro Tools certification, music scholarships of up to $10,000 a year in addition to other university aid, and graduate assistantships. Contact: 585-567-9400, music@houghton.edu. Undergraduate tuition: $24,830. Grad tuition: $700/cr. hour. Deadlines: rolling. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,11, BA, BMus with Elective Studies in an Outside Field. Grad. degrees: 2, MA, MM in Collaborative Performance. 55 music majors, 8 grad students, 34 faculty, 874 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
https://www.houghton.edu/music

Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester (Rochester) maintains the highest standards for artistry, intelligent musicianship, and scholarship and provides an outstanding faculty, broad and continuous playing experience, and innovative approaches to career development. Eastman students enjoy a collaborative musical environment and can earn minors or second degrees at the University of Rochester. Contact: admissions@esm.rochester.edu. 550 music majors, 300 graduate students.

Ithaca College (Ithaca). Contact: mtd@ithaca.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4, 9,13. Graduate degrees: 1,4,6. Also Bachelor of Music in Combination with an Outside Field, Music Education and Performance Music (BA). 400 music majors, 20 graduate students, 75 faculty, and 4,400 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor.
https://www.ithaca.edu/

The Juilliard School (New York). Since 1905, Juilliard has educated the world’s foremost musicians, dancers, actors, and playwrights. Our Lincoln Center campus, with its world-renowned faculty, continues to be a launch pad for the next generation of performing artists. Contact: admissions@juilliard.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,4,9. Graduate degrees: 1,4,6,9. Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, Graduate Diploma, Doctor of Musical Arts, Artist Diploma, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts 350 music majors, 385 grad. students, 400 faculty, 850 total enrollment. 1 band, 5 jazz bands, 3 orch.
https://www.juilliard.edu/

Manhattan School of Music (New York). Contact: admissions@msmnyc.edu. Under-grad degrees: 1,4,9,12. Graduate degrees: 1,2,4,6,9. 474 music majors, 490 graduate students, 179 faculty, 964 total enrollment. 2 bands, 5 jazz bands, 6 orch., 3 chor.

Nazareth College of Rochester, Department of Music (Rochester) offers a unique blend of intensive musical studies and cutting-edge professional programs. The combination of this comprehensive curriculum with Nazareth’s liberal arts core, which intentionally links to the professional programs, ensures that you are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind to create pathways to success in careers and in life. Contact: 585-389-2700, musicadmissions@naz.edu. Undergrad deadline: April 1. Undergrad Tuition: Varied; $43,630. Graduate Deadline: Rolling till August 1st. Grad Tuition: $1200/credit hour. Undergraduate degrees: 2,4,8,11. Grad. degrees: 2,8, BA in Music. 200 music majors, 50 grad. students, 75 faculty, 2500 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
https://www2.naz.edu/school-music

The New School, Mannes School of Music & School of Jazz and Contemporary Music (New York). The New School’s College of Performing Arts brings together Mannes School of Music, the iconic 104-year-old conservatory; the legendary School of Jazz and Contemporary Music; and the innovative and groundbreaking School of Drama. Contact: performingarts@newschool.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,3,4,6,9,10. Grad degrees: 1,3,4,6,9, 10. 550 music majors, 450 grad. students, 250 faculty, 10,000 total enroll. 1 band, 8 jazz bands, 4 orch., 1 chor.

New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Devel-opment (New York). The Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions at NYU Steinhardt offers professional training combined with the academic excellence of an internationally recognized university. Contact: admissions.ops@nyu.edu. Degrees: 1-4,9,11-13. Graduate degrees: 1-4,8-13. 682 music majors, 516 graduate students, 300 faculty, 1,198 total enrollment.

Queens College, Aaron Copland School of Music (Queens). Contact: acsm@qc.cuny.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4. Grad. degrees 1-6,8. 240 music majors, 225 grad students, 115 faculty, 25,000 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.

State University of New York (Fredonia). Our Music Education alumni have a 100% job placement rating and our faculty and alumni are GRAMMY and Tony Award winners (year after year), and our Jazz program has won 4 DownBeat awards in the last 6 years. Contact: music@fredonia.edu. Undergrad deadline: 5/1. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,5,8-13. Grad degrees: 1-6,8, MM Collaborative Piano, Music Education Multi-Award. 480 music majors, 225 graduate students, 100 faculty, 3,250 total enroll. 3 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.
www.fredonia.edu/music

State University of New York, The Crane School of Music (Potsdam) was one of the first institutions in the country to have programs dedicated to preparing specialists in teaching music in public schools. Throughout Crane’s history the school’s primary mission has been to educate music teachers with an emphasis on excellence in performance. Contact: 315-267-2417, crane@potsdam.edu. Under-graduate deadline: 2/28. Undergraduate tuition: $7,070 res., $16,980 non-res. Undergrad degrees: 1-5,11. Grad deadline: 7/1. Grad tuition: $5,655 res. $11,550 non-res. Graduate degrees: 2. 450 music majors, 55 grad. students, 75 faculty, 2,500 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
http://www.potsdam.edu/crane

Syracuse University, Setnor School of Music (Syracuse) The Setnor School of Music offers opportunities for the highest level of professional musical development, within the context of a broad, humanistic education. We encourage a wide range of creative options, recognizing that the classical tradition continues to grow and is only one in a world of others. Contact: Colleen Reynolds, 315-443-2769, admissu@syr.edu. Undergrad. deadline: 1/5. Undergraduate tuition: $63,710. Undergrad. Degrees: 2,11, BS in Music. Graduate deadline: 2/1. Graduate tuition: $35,010. Graduate degrees: 1,2,6,11. 200 music majors, 65 graduate students, 75 faculty, 22,000 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz bands, 1 orch., 6 chor.

North Carolina

Appalachian State University (Boone) offers a graduate certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy and Practice and undergraduate certificates in Performance and Jazz Studies. Home of the Community Music School and Cannon Music Camp. Contact: music@appstate.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,7,8,11,13. Graduate Degrees: 1,3,4, 6,8. 362 music majors, 44 graduate students, 76 faculty, 20,436 total enroll. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 6 chor.

University of North Carolina (Greensboro). UNCG offers the only comprehensive music program from undergraduate through doctoral study in performance and music education in NC. Contact: uncgarts@uncg.edu. 375 music majors, 200 graduate students, 65 faculty, 20,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston-Salem). With select admissions, a robust scholarship program, and 7-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, we function like a private conservatory within the North Carolina state university system. Contact: admissions@uncsa.edu. Degrees: 1,4. Grad degrees: 1,4,6. 150 music majors, 50 graduate students, 30 faculty, 800 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 1 chor.

North Dakota

Minot State University (Minot) Whether you choose to teach, perform or prepare for advanced studies, Minot State University will prepare you to pursue your chosen musical path. Our students have opportunities to perform with the Minot Symphony, the Western Plains Opera, and a host of other community and campus organizations. Led by a nationally acclaimed Music Faculty, students can pursue private instruction and participate in ensembles ranging from chamber music to the MSU Marching Band. Each year, numerous scholarships are awarded to music majors, minors and participants alike. All awards are competitive and may be renewed for up to five years. Contact: Vicki McDonald, 701-858-3185, vicki.
mcdonald@minotstateu.edu. Deadline: Rolling. Tuition $9,583 Undergrad degrees: 1,2. 35 music majors, 8 faculty, 2800 total enroll. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.

Ohio

University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati)

CCM offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, perform and live in a thriving city known for its intense interest in the arts. Students experience leading-edge facilities, distinguished faculty and professional opportunities. Our programs combine rigorous training with practical experience. Every student is given opportunities to work closely with our expert faculty, grow their network and apply their skills in real-world settings. CCM students graduate prepared to enter directly into their fields, and 94.1% of CCM alumni are employed or continuing their education a year after graduation. Contact: Brianna Meinecke, 513-556-9479, ccmadmis@uc.edu. Admission deadlines: 12/1. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,9,12,13. Graduate degrees: 1-6, 9,10,12. Other degrees: Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music Production; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Production; Bachelor of Arts in Music; Artist Diplomas in all instruments; Artist Diploma in Opera. 432 undergraduate music majors, 516 graduate music majors, approx. 150 music faculty, 55,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 11 jazz bands, 3 orch., 3 chor.
https://ccm.uc.edu

Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music (Berea), located 20 minutes from Cleveland, Ohio, offers professional bachelor’s degrees with an emphasis on experiential learning. The Conservatory is an artistic community within a private, liberal arts university, affording students many choices for leadership and performance. Contact: music@bw.edu. Degrees: 1-5,8-12. 13 music majors, 85 faculty, 3,325 total enroll. 17 bands, 3 jazz band, 4 orch., 5 chor.

Bowling Green State University, Moore College of Musical Arts (Bowling Green). Contact: musicadmissions@bgsu.edu. Under-grad degrees: 1,2,4,9, Bachelor of Musical Arts. Graduate degrees: 1-6,9, Ethnomusicology, Piano Pedagogy, Vocal Pedagogy. 350 music majors, 140 grad. students, 70 faculty, 20,383 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz, 1 orch., 5 chor.
https://www.bgsu.edu/musical-arts.html

Capital University, Conservatory of Music (Columbus). Contact: admission@capital.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,7,9, 11-13, BA in Music. Grad degrees: 2, Emphasis in Instrumental Music, Jazz Pedagogy, and Kodály. 400 music majors, 2,700 total undergraduate enrollments.

Cleveland Institute of Music (Cleveland). The Cleveland Institute of Music is distinguished by an exceptional degree of collaboration between students and teachers. Students enjoy numerous performance opportunities, from recitals to chamber music to orchestra and opera. Contact: admission@cim.edu. Undergrad degrees 1,3,4,13. Grad degrees: 1,3,4,6. 245 music majors, 160 grad students, 106 faculty. 1 orch.

Kent State University, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music (Kent). Contact: school
ofmusic@kent.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,9,13. Graduate degrees: 1-6, ethnomusicology, collaborative piano, chamber music (string quartet). 280 music majors, 240 grad. students, 65 faculty, 30,000 enroll. 5 bands, 4 jazz band, 1 orch., 6 chor.

Miami University (Oxford) Open to all with an interest in music, our department prepares students to excel as performers, educators, composers, entrepreneurs, and patrons of the musical arts. Contact: music@miamioh.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4. Grad degrees: 1. 260 music majors, 10 grad students, 45 faculty, 18,618 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor.
https://miamioh.edu/cca/departments/music/index.html

Oberlin College, The Oberlin Conservatory of Music (Oberlin) focuses on undergraduate pre-professional musicians in classical, contemporary, jazz, and music theater performance; composition and electronic music; and recording arts and production. Contact: conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10,12,13. Other Degrees: MFA in Piano Technology. 570 music majors, 80 music faculty, 2,900 total enrollment. 4 jazz band, 8 orch., 8 chor.

Ohio Northern University (Ada). Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Pre-K through 12, Multi-Age Licensure (audition required) Bachelor of Arts in Music with Concentrations in: Performance (audition required) Sound Recording Technology (no audition required) Individualized Studies (no audition required) Contact: Professor Kathe DeVault, 419-772-2156, r-casey@onu.edu Deadline: Rolling, Tuition: $41,720. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,12,13, BFA, BA in Theatre, BA in Musical Theatre, BFA in Entertainment Design & Production. 40 Music majors. 18 Faculty, 2800 total enroll. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.
www.onu.edu

The Ohio State University (Columbus). The Ohio State University School of Music educates students for professional careers in composition, performance, scholarship and teaching. As an integral part of a major public university with a strong commitment to teaching, research and service, the school recognizes the relationship that binds music to other academic and artistic disciplines. Contact: Tanya Sparks, 614-688-0372, sparks.348@osu.edu. Deadline: 11/1 for early action & scholarships, 1/15 regular. Tuition: $14,050 res., $44,271 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9, 13. Graduate deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $854/cr. res., $2,803/cr. non-res. Degrees: 1-6. Other degrees: BA in Music (liberal arts), Bachelor of Science in Music – Computer Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Music – Sonic Arts, Bachelor of Science in Music – Creative Practice, Business and Technology. 375 music majors, 100 grad. students, 80 faculty, 60,000 total enrollment. 6 bands, 3 jazz., 2 orch., 4 chor.
music.osu.edu/

University of Akron (Akron). One of the largest public university schools of music in the United States, The University of Akron’s 25 full-time and 36 part-time faculty are dedicated to helping you discover your future in the many diverse fields of the performing arts. Our programs include Bachelor’s degrees in music composition, education, performance, and jazz studies. We also offer the Master of Music degree in composition, accompanying, performance, music education, conducting, jazz, and theory. Contact: 330-972-7590, admissions@uakron.edu. Undergrad deadline: rolling. Undergraduate: $14,146 res., $21,826 non-res. Undergrad degrees: 1-4,6,9. Grad deadline: 6 weeks prior to intended enrollment. Grad tuition: $482.75/cr. res., $802.75/cr. non-res. Grad degrees: 1-4, 6,9,10. 175 music majors, 30 graduate students, 61 faculty, 15,318 total enroll. 4 bands, 1 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
www.uakron.edu/sopa

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University (Stillwater). Contact: gsmauditions@okstate.edu. Under-grad degrees 1-4,11. Grad degrees: 1,6, MM Multiple Woodwinds. 225+ music majors, 35 graduate students, 49 faculty, 39,934 total enroll. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
https://cas.okstate.edu/music/

Oregon

Pacific University (Forest Grove). Undergraduate degrees: music education, music therapy, general music, music performance, music minor. 72 music majors, 6 faculty, 1,700 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz, 1 orchestra, 2 choral.

University of Oregon (Eugene). The UO School of Music and Dance has been guiding scholars, artists, dreamers, and performers for more than a century. SOMD students immerse themselves in a supportive community of artists and scholars who learn together, perform together, and socialize together. A degree from the School of Music and Dance is foundational for numerous professional pursuits in the arts and beyond.Contact: Julie Koch, 541-346-5268, somdadmit@uoregon.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 1/15. Undergrad tuition: $17,475 res., $47,466 non-resident. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,9, 13. Graduate deadline: 12/10. Graduate tuition: $19,845 resident, $31,671 non-resident. Graduate degrees 1-6,9,13. 446 music majors, 120 graduate students, 78 faculty, 24,448 total enrollment. 7 bands, 5 jazz bands, 2 orch., 7 chor.
musicanddance.uoregon.edu

Willamette University (Salem). The Willamette University music department offers programs of rigorous training in specialized music disciplines combined with core music historical and theoretical studies, all within the broad spectrum of a distinguished university rooted in the liberal arts. Emphasizing individual instruction combined with chamber and ensemble playing, the programs serve music majors, minors, and non-majors. Contact: 503-370-6303, bearcat@willamette.edu. Degrees: 1,3,4,5,9, 12,13. 22 music majors, 35 faculty, 1,750 total enroll. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
https://willamette.edu/academics/college/music/

Pennsylvania

Messiah University

Messiah University (Grantham)

The Messiah University Department of Music is housed in the School of Arts, Culture and Society and is home to 120 undergraduate music majors pursuing a variety of majors and 125 graduate music students enrolled in a Master’s of Music in Conducting, a Master’s of Music Education, a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Conducting, and a PhD in Music Education with a Conducting Cognate. A professionally active faculty oversees a rigorous curriculum that includes varied performance opportunities in nationally recognized ensembles. Undergraduate contact: Tania Tirado Colon, 800-233-4220, admissions@messiah.edu. Undergraduate deadline: rolling. Undergraduate tuition: $43,815. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,4,7, music business and commercial music. 49 faculty. Graduate contact: gradadmissions@messiah.edu, Graduate deadline: rolling with three entry points each year. Graduate tuition: $820/cr. Graduate degrees: 2, 6. 125 graduate music students. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 4 brass ensembles. 2 orch., 7 chor.
www.messiah.edu

Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music (Gettysburg). SCM unites the artistic standards of excellent comprehensive undergraduate musical training with the intellectual breadth afforded by one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges. Students collaborate with a distinguished faculty of performers, educators, and scholars and go on to fulfilling careers in music and other fields. Contact: Luke Waldner, 800-431-0803, lwaldner@gettysburg.edu. Degrees: 1,2, BA in Music. 60 music majors, 33 faculty, 2,400 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
www.gettysburg.edu/music

Carnegie Mellon University School of Music (Pittsburgh). Be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university. We offer the best aspects of a conservatory (small class size, individual attention, and creative opportunity) along with experiences only a university can offer. Contact: music-office@andrew.cmu.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,4,11,13. Grad degrees: 1,2,4,11,13. 163 music majors, 136 grad. students, 95 faculty, 6,574 Undergrad enroll. 2 band, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 3 chor.

Curtis Institute of Music (Philadelphia) educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry. All students attend tuition-free, ensuring that admission is based solely on artistic promise. Contact: admissions@curtis.edu. Degrees: 1,4,6. 168 music majors, 140 faculty. 1 orch.

Duquesne University, Mary Pappert School of Music (Pittsburgh). Contact: musicadmissions@duq.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,7-9,11,13. Graduate degrees: 1,8,9. 210 music majors, 78 graduate students, 80 faculty, 9,000 total enroll. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor.

Grove City College (Grove City) Contact: jmtedford@gcc.edu. Degrees: 1,2,7,11,12. 65 music majors, 37 faculty, 2,250 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.

Lebanon Valley College (Annville). Music Education, Music Business, Audio Music Production, and a BA in Music with multiple tracks. Contact: admission@lvc.edu. 9 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.

Mansfield University (Mansfield) Contact: music@mansfield.edu. Degrees: 1,2,11,13, 120 music majors, 21 faculty, 1,600 total enroll. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor.

Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock). Contact: asktherock@sru.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,8,BA in Music. Graduate degrees: 8. 150 music majors, 60 grad. students, 27 faculty, 8,400 total enroll. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
http://www.sru.edu/music

Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove). Music has been at the heart of Susquehanna since it was founded more than 160 years ago. With a combination of conservatory-level training and a solid foundation in the liberal arts, we make a variety of paths in music possible. Susquehanna awards undergraduate degrees in Composition, Performance, Production, Music Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music that offers convenient opportunities to double major. Susquehanna provides small-school advantages as well as big-school opportunities, including over 70 ensemble and guest artist performances, master classes, and festivals each year. Music scholarships are awarded to majors and talented non-majors. Contact: Sara Adams, 570-372-4309, musicdept@susqu.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $63,500 Degrees: 1,2,4,13, BA in Music. 100 music majors, 30 faculty, 2,200 total enroll. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
https://www.susqu.edu/programs/music/

Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance (Philadelphia) The Boyer College of Music and Dance is committed to nurturing talented students through its quality programs and by promoting music and dance as art forms. Recognizing that all the arts possess unique powers–to reveal the past, to celebrate the future, to foster communication. The college seeks to provide an inclusive educational community that honors the uniqueness of the individual, values diversity of perspective, and affirms music and dance as central to society and culture. Contact: Maggie Nice, 215-204-6810, boyer@temple.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 2/1. Undergraduate tuition: $21,114 res., $41,538 non-res. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,8,9,12,13. Graduate deadline: 2/1. Grad tuition: $1,327/cr. res., $1,773/cr. non-resident. Grad Degrees: 1-6,8,9,13. Other degrees: MM Choral Conducting, MM Instrumental Conducting, MM Collaborative Piano, MS Music, MA Music, MM Piano Pedagogy, MM String Pedagogy. 500 music majors, 250 grad students, 100+ faculty, 30,000 total enrollment. 10 bands, 7 jazz, 4 orch. 8 chor.
http://boyer.temple.edu/

Tennessee

Lee University School of Music (Cleveland). Contact: music@leeuniversity.edu. Degrees: 1,2,7,11. Degrees: 1,2,6,7. 305 music majors, 60 faculty, undergrad enrollment 5,041. 3 bands, 2 jazz band, 1 orch., 8 chor.

Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro) The MTSU School of Music combines rigorous musical training with a strong commitment to artistic excellence, creative exploration, and community. Students pursue undergraduate and graduate study in performance, music education, jazz, composition, music industry, conducting, musicology, and collaborative piano. With 30+ ensembles, 200+ annual music events, accomplished faculty, and individualized mentorship, students gain extensive opportunities to perform, teach, create, and collaborate. Located near Nashville, MTSU prepares students for meaningful careers in music while fostering critical thinking, lifelong learning, individual expression, and connection with the broader community. Contact: Angela Satterfield, askmusic@mtsu.edu. Under-graduate deadline: Feb. 1. Grad. deadline: March 1. Undergraduate degrees: 1-6,9,11,12. Graduate degrees: 1-6,9. Undergraduate tuition: $11,568 (res)/$35,412 (non-res). Graduate tuition: $21,160 (res)/$50,610 (non-res) 250 music majors, 50 grad. students, 34 faculty, 21,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz, 2 orch., 3 chor.
https://music.mtsu.edu

University of Memphis, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music (Memphis). Our renowned program offers bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in 29 areas of concentration, with the distinction of being Tennessee’s only doctoral degree granting program in music. Contact: music@memphis.edu. Degrees: 1-6,9. 41 faculty. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.

Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music (Nashville). Students experience conservatory-level training with an exceptional liberal arts core in downtown Nashville. Contact: blair.inquiries@vanderbilt.edu. Degrees: 1,2,4, liberal arts, engineering, and education. 210 music majors, 130 faculty, 6,800 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.

Texas

Rice University, Shepherd School of Music (Houston). We combine a conservatory experience with the educational opportunities of a leading research university. Our faculty is known for their individualized instruction and for equipping musicians with the skills and experience necessary to develop their own esteemed careers. Contact: 713-348-4854, musi@rice.edu. Undergraduate Degrees: 1,3-5. Graduate Degrees: 1,3-6.

University of North Texas, College of Music (Denton). Our faculty includes internationally acclaimed artists and scholars in performance, composition, conducting, theory, history, and education. Contact: 940-565-2791, music.information@unt.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,9. Graduate degrees: 1-6,9, ethnomusicology. 935 music majors, 637 grad. students, 146 faculty, 30,503 total enroll. 7 bands, 15 jazz bands, 3 orch., 6 chor.

The University of Texas (El Paso). The UTEP Department of Music prepares performers, educators, composers, and arts leaders to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the musical profession. As an R1 university recognized for opportunity and community engagement, UTEP combines excellent teaching, creative activity, and public-impact research in an environment where access and cultural exchange are central to the student experience. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in education, performance, composition, commercial music, music technology, and conducting, fostering artistic excellence, curiosity, and engagement with the rich musical traditions of the borderlands and beyond. Contact: Kristine Velasquez, (915)747-5890, futureminer@utep.edu. Deadline: Rolling. Undergrad Tuition: $8612, Out-of-State Tuition: $12,212. Undergrad degrees: 1-4, 11, 13. Grad Tuition: $6,616 Out-of-State Tuition: $8,316 Grad degrees: 1-4,6. 370 music majors, 45 grad students, 30 faculty, 27,000 total enroll. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/music/

University of Texas, Butler School of Music (Austin). Located in one of our nation’s most musical cities, the Butler School of Music prepares artists, thinkers, makers and teachers to make profound contributions to the future of music. A comprehensive array of degree programs is offered, from the bachelors to the doctoral level in performance, composition, music and human learning, jazz, conducting, theory, musicology, ethnomusicology, collaborative and chamber music, pedagogy and liberal studies in music. Contact: Rachel Butler, 512-471-0504, uga@mail.music.utexas.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 12/1. Undergrad tuition: $11,630 res., $45,374 non-res. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,9. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Graduate tuition: $10,336 res., $19,212 non-res. Graduate degrees: 1-6,9, Chamber Music, Collaborative Piano, Ethnomusicology, Literature & Pedagogy, Opera Coaching, Opera Directing. 400 music majors, 243 graduate students, 95 faculty, 55,000 total enroll. 6 bands, 5 jazz bands, 3 orch., 4 chor.
https://music.utexas.edu/

Vermont

The University of Vermont (Burlington). Our liberal arts degree offers an intellectual and artistic environment where students learn to understand music as an art form and a reflection of deeper cultural contexts. You can study one-on-one with our award-winning faculty, double major, learn from guest artists, intern, study abroad — join a thriving creative community within UVM’s School of the Arts. The Music Education program combines the best of this focus with our outstanding College of Education curriculum. Contact: music@uvm.edu. Admissions Deadline: Nov. 13 (Early), Jan. 29 (Regular Decision) Tuition: $16,938 (res), $46,655 (non-res). Degrees: 1-4,9,11,13. 125 music majors, 14 faculty, 10,847 total undergraduate enrollment. 3 bands, 6 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor.
www.uvm.edu/cas/music

Virginia

Longwood University (Farmville). Turn your dreams into reality. The next generation’s musical leaders maximize their musical potential at Longwood by developing a solid theoretical and historical foundation, participating in individual and group performance opportunities, and leading on the stage and behind the scenes. Explore and study multiple instruments and/or voices in private lessons, create ensemble design projects and performance experiences, and get practical experiences with expert educators and career musicians. Contact: admissions@longwood.edu. Degrees: 1,2, 3,9,12 piano pedagogy. 60 music majors, 13 faculty, 4,200 total enrollment.

Old Dominion University (Norfolk). The F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music prepares a diverse and talented student body to enter the professional world as outstanding leaders in multiple musical roles. As an urban center for musical excellence at a Research 1 University of 23,000 students, we connect students to the greater community through instruction, multiple performances, workshops, practicum and internship experiences, and collaboration with area schools and musical organizations. Contact: Tristan Morris-Mann, 757-683-4062, tgmorris@
odu.edu. Undergraduate deadline: 12/1 (early action) or rolling. Undergraduate tuition: $422/cr. resident, $1,134/cr. Undergraduate degrees: 1-5,9,13. Graduate Deadline: rolling. Graduate tuition: $672/cr. resident, $1,523/cr. resident. Graduate degrees: 2, The Master of Music Education degree has emphases in pedagogy; applied studies in instrumental, vocal, composition, and conducting areas; and research. Also, we have a Graduate Certificate in Music Performance for those that want to continue performance studies after the master’s degree. 180 music majors, 22 grad. students, 60 faculty, 23,469 total enroll. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
https://www.odu.edu/music

Shenandoah University (Winchester) is known for unique bachelor’s, master’s, artist diploma, and doctoral programs in music, theatre, dance, and performing arts leadership. Contact: admit@su.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,8-13. Graduate degrees: 1,2,4,6,8,10. 350 music majors, 58 graduate students, 100 faculty, 4,127 total undergraduate enrollment. 5 bands, 4 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor.

Wisconsin

Carthage College

Carthage College (Kenosha)

Carthage, a four-year, private liberal arts college on the shore of Lake Michigan, will challenge you to cultivate your musical ability while forging a lifelong connection with music. You’ll grow by performing in choral or instrumental ensembles and in musicals, all while interacting with talented professors and world-class guest artists and conductors. Contact: 262-551-8500, admissions@carthage.edu. Admissions deadline: rolling. Undergrad degrees: 1,2,4,12, BA in Music, Music Performance, Composition, Piano Pedagogy; BM in Music Education, Musical Theatre, Collaborative Piano; MM in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy, Music Pedagogy. 200+ music majors, 25+ graduate students, 25+ faculty, 2,700 total enroll. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 5 chor.
www.carthage.edu/music

Lawrence University

Lawrence University (Appleton)

Lawrence University uniquely integrates a world-class College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with an award-winning Conservatory of Music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. The Conservatory prepares innovative and versatile musicians for the evolving world of music. Students expand their artistry through world-class musical training within a rigorous, creative, and adaptive curriculum. Contact: musicadmissions@lawrence.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Degrees: 1,2,3,4,9. Tuition: $61,407. 350 music majors, 70 faculty, 1,500 total university enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orchestras, 3 chor.
https://www.lawrence.edu/conservatory

Concordia University Wisconsin. (Mequon) Gracing the shores of Lake Michigan just north of Milwaukee, Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) champions a Christian and liberal arts education that helps students develop in mind, body, and spirit. The CUW Music Department offers a Music Major with a variety of concentrations, as well as a degree in K-12 Music Education in connection with our vibrant School of Education. We empower students of all majors to explore their musical gifts through diverse ensemble opportunities. Our music faculty provide high-quality, individualized instruction in a supportive learning environment. Music scholarships are available to incoming students of all majors. Contact: Luke Hahn, 262-243-2018, luke.hahn@cuw.edu. Undergraduate degrees: 1,2,7,8. 26 faculty. 3 bands, 4 choirs, 1 orch., 1 jazz band, 1 handbell ensemble.
www.cuw.edu/music

University of Wisconsin (Madison). The Mead Witter School of Music is a community of musicians, scholars, and teachers. Our commitment to a student-centered musical education remains since our beginning in 1895. Our faculty and staff provide models of academic and artistic leadership, and our students reap the benefits of a dynamic public university and the limitless intellectual and artistic opportunities provided in Madison. We offer flexible programs with innovative and global approaches to music study. Our teaching, research, and performances reflect our progressive history of creating change through innovation and exploration. Our public programming, diverse student ensembles, artists in residence, and prestigious faculty ensembles demonstrate how we embrace the Wisconsin Idea, the university’s ethos of sharing what we do with the broadest audience possible. We are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and have been an institutional member of NASM since 1966. Contact: Jared Jellison, admissions@music.wisc.edu, 608-263-1900. 61 faculty. 6 bands, 8 jazz bands, 3 orch., 4 chor.
https://music.wisc.edu/

University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee). Artist/teachers maintain active careers nationally and internationally as solo performers, composers, scholars, and orchestral musicians. Contact: music-admission@uwm.edu. Undergrad degrees: 1-6,12, collaborative piano, string pedagogy. Grad degrees: 1,2,4,5,6, string pedagogy, music history/library science, chamber music performance, chamber music artist diploma. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orchestras, 4 chor.
https://uwm.edu/arts/departments/music/

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