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Choose from courses in performing and recording music, music theory, music history, and more.
Get your BA and MA in Music Education or Ethnomusicology in 5 ½ to 6 years.
Bring music to life by joining one of our River Campus instrumental or vocal ensembles.
THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT IS LOCATED IN DEWEY HALL!
Due to the COVID-19 precautions, Spurrier Gym and Strong Auditorium, including the practice rooms therein, are closed until further notice.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.
Learn MoreFrom 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.
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