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At the 麻豆影院 College of Music, our mission is to inspire artistry and discovery, together. Our students earn more than a music degree in the foothills of the Rockies: Diverse opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and a spirit of inclusive excellence await you!听听who are well-equipped to participate in the 21st听century as artists and scholars; as broadly based professionals with flexible career options; and as passionate, compassionate world citizens.听

Home to the first university-level music entrepreneurship center in the country, the College of Music offers seven degrees in 24 fields of study鈥攊.e., a full range of bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral programs, including three degree types for undergrads (BA, BME, BM) plus options for dual degrees.听Discover听our 11听academic areas.听

Undergraduates may pursue degrees in performance, music education, composition, musicology and more; and may customize those degrees with certificates or credentials in Music Entrepreneurship, Music Technology, Music Theory, Singing Health听and Arts Administration. A quarter of our undergraduates pursue dual degrees or minors outside music.听

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By the numbers

317

undergrad students

8:1

student-to-faculty ratio听

75%

of required听classes have <20听students听

30

ensembles in different genres

25%

of undergrads pursue interdisciplinary studies:
double degrees, minors, certificates

69%

of grads听are employed听within six months

99%

BME job
placement

100%*

of our grads continuing their education were admitted to their first-choice school
*Of those surveyed.

87%

of grads report using skills + abilities听related to their major in their careers

3

degree types
(BA, BME, BM) and options for dual degrees

11

academic areas, including composition, performance, education and more

Certificates

Music Entrepreneurship,听
Music Technology, Music Theory, Singing Health Specialist and Arts Administration (micro-credential).

What our students are saying

sophia thault smiling

鈥淭his school provides intense training and study of music at a high level, while also providing a community that encourages positive growth.鈥� -听Sophia Thaut, violin performance 鈥�21

Danielle Richard headshot with French horn

鈥淭he ability to play and connect with performers from diverse backgrounds has expanded my knowledge and appreciation of music significantly. I feel like a better musician and person because I get to interact with such a variety of people.鈥� -听Danielle Richard, horn performance 鈥�27听

isabella fincher smiling

鈥淧rofessor Spera is a supportive and enthusiastic mentor who pushes students to improve technically while also staying playful and creative in their music.鈥� -听Isabella Fincher, guitar performance 鈥�23

Nathan George headshot

鈥淭he College of Music has given me a lot of opportunities to stretch myself and to dive into subjects I never expected to.鈥� -听Nathan George, choral music education 鈥�25听

Read blogs written by our students

More than a music degree

Contact

Questions? Contact us at听ugradmus@colorado.edu.