Choose from courses in performing and recording music, music theory, music history, and more.
THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT IS LOCATED IN DEWEY HALL!
Visit the CONCERTS page for schedules, programs and video 
or SEE/HEAR our concerts in real time >
Visit the Institute for Popular Music for information about lectures and events.
Many people wonder why there is a Music Department on the River Campus, in addition to the University's Eastman School of Music in downtown Rochester. Partly it is because most of the students in Music Department classes are majoring in disciplines other than, or in addition to, music. Music enriches not only the educational experience of individual students, but the cultural climate of the River Campus as a whole. In any given year, as many as 30% of all students on campus take music classes or participate in its many ensembles.
From those just learning to read music, to those interested in advanced studies in musicology, theory, conducting, management, performance, composition, or education.
Instrumental or vocal, rock or symphony, Rochester has an ensemble for almost anyone. Auditions for ensembles take place during the first week of school.
