About the Music Department

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Bucknell offers a professional music program within an outstanding liberal-arts environment. Students explore musical performance, music theory, and music history with an internationally-recognized faculty whose members are committed to personalized teaching.

The Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Chief Benefits

Music students gain exposure to a wide variety of musical experiences and performances ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde.
Students interact closely with faculty members in the studio, the rehearsal hall, and on stage.
Students receive individual attention to their needs and artistic development in small classes as well as in the performance studio.
Participation in all music ensembles is open to all qualified students, regardless of major.
Music graduates are well prepared for graduate study, the teaching profession, and employment as arts professionals.
Bucknell offers specialized degree programs to meet individual needs and goals.

The University offers merit awards to support emerging musicians on campus, a program coordinated by the Office of Admissions. For more information, please visit www.bucknell.edu/admissions/arts