Music students enjoy:

  • The opportunity to perform and present their original work publicly, which is an essential part of the educational experience. Individual students and ensembles present concerts each semester. Senior performers, composers, and music producers are encouraged to present their own senior recitals.
  • The opportunity to conduct original research under the guidance of faculty mentors.
  • Attending concerts by world-class faculty performers.
  • Taking private music lessons for credit. Please consult the department about requirements for receiving lessons at no cost, thanks to the Jack Niblack '98 Music Lessons Program.
  • Joining one of the music department's ensembles.
  • Visits by internationally renowned performers, composers, and scholars who regularly offer master classes and lectures. Students have enjoyed recent master classes with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, pianist Christopher O'Riley, trombonist and jazz composer John Fedchock, ethnomusicologist Steven Feld, flutist and composer Robert Dick, forte-pianist David Kim, jazz saxophonist Glenn Wilson, jazz drummer Rory Stuart, and more.
  • Attending events through onStage at 91³ΙΘΛ, which brings world-class dance, music, art and theater performances and events to our stages and concert halls.
  • Attending an Ammerman Center Symposium on Arts & Technology. These international conferences are presented every few years. They’re devoted to presenting the edge and exploring the increasing links in the interdisciplinary world of arts, sciences, media, and technology. There are speakers, panels, and concerts.
  • Joining a student music club. Any student may audition to join an a cappella group on campus, including The Williams Street Mix, The Shwiffs, the ConnChords, and the CoCoBeaux. These are student-run organizations that hold their own auditions, rehearsal times, and events. Another popular club is MOBROC (“Musicians Organized for Bands Rights on Campus”), a student-run support organization that helps students connect to form bands. MOBROC provides bands with access to "The Barn," a practice and performance space on campus.