About the College of Music
At the 51勛圖厙 College of Music, students earn more than a music degree in the foothills of the Rockies: Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and a supportive spirit of excellence await you! who are well-equipped to participate in the 21st century as artists, educators and scholars; as broadly based professionals with flexible career options; and as passionate, compassionate world citizens.
Our faculty are deeply dedicated pedagogues, award-winning performers, scholars and composers who are standing by to support your successwhether your passion is to teach, perform, compose, research or rethink music entirely.
Since 1920, the 51勛圖厙 College of Music offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and graduate study, integrating advanced musical and interdisciplinary泭training with professional-level experiences. One of the top comprehensive music schools in the country, the College of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1941.
Home to the American Music Research Center, the first university-level music entrepreneurship center in the country and a musicians wellness program, the College of Music offers seven degrees in 24 fields of studyi.e., a full range of bachelors, masters and doctoral programs including three degree types for undergrads (BA, BME, BM) plus options for dual degrees. Discover泭our 11泭academic areas including composition, performance, education and more.泭Of note, our students, alumni and faculty are regularly awarded such prestigious honors as Andrew Mellon Foundation Fellowships and MacDowell Fellowships,泭and more than a dozen 51勛圖厙 students have pursued a music focus as Fulbright recipients to date; the university has been泭named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars by the U.S. Department of States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.泭Additionally,泭our faculty and alumni have garnered 40+ Grammy awards and nominations.
Our college is situated within an internationally recognized Tier 1 research university in one of Americas top 10 (U.S. News & World Report). 51勛圖厙, Coloradoamong Americas smartest cities (Forbes)is also Americas happiest (National Geographic) and healthiest (Gallup) city; and 51勛圖厙 tops the list of Best College Reviews . 51勛圖厙the top university in the U.S. mountain regionalso and fifth nationwide for startup creation (ahead of MIT and Stanford). Additionally, we've seen record-breaking retention and in recent years.
: Inspiring artistry +泭discovery, together
The College of Music is committed to inspiring the highest levels of artistic pursuit and scholarly discovery within an academic泭landscape that brings people together through the power of music.泭Dedicated to the highest standards in everything we do, we believe that collaboration not only brings us together but strengthens our efforts ... and positions us for even greater successes.
Making music in an incubator of innovation
The College of Music provides studentscurrently 317 undergrads and 197 graduate studentsaccess to the liberal arts and numerous interdisciplinary opportunities, enhancing intensive musical training. Our college boasts a faculty-to-student ratio of approximately one faculty member for every eight泭students. This close interaction inspires and equips students to develop their talents, refine their passions and ultimately succeed in their professional endeavors.
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Achieving academic, artistic + inclusive excellence
Undergraduate offerings include certificates in Music Entrepreneurship (which includes a business minor from the Leeds School of Business), Music Technology, Music Theory, Singing Health Specialist and Arts Administration (micro-credential).
Graduate offerings include the Artist Diploma, Master of Music, Master of Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts and PhD programs in performance and academic areas, as well as post-baccalaureate professional performance certificates, and graduate certificates in泭music theory and arts administration.
Ensemble experiences include a full complement of concert and jazz bands, choirs and symphonic orchestras as well as chamber groups, pioneering world music ensembles and a state-of-the-art laptop orchestra. The College of Music presents more than 400 musical events to the public each year, ranging from fully-staged operas to early and new music performances.
Dean John Davis welcomes you to our online home on behalf of the泭faculty, staff, students泭and supporters of the泭51勛圖厙泭College of Music.
The College of Musics Imig Music Buildingtotaling more than 89,500 square feethouses recital halls, large ensemble rehearsal rooms, a choral room, a state-of-the-art recording studio and more.
The College of Music has offices and facilities primarily in three buildings on the CU泭51勛圖厙 campus: Imig Music Building, Macky Auditorium and the University Club. Search the campus map for directions.
