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Department of Music

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About the department

Students in the VCUarts Department of Music pursue studies as music educators, instrumental and vocal soloists, opera singers, chamber musicians and more. VCUarts Music has outstanding opportunities for you whether you want to refine your abilities on a specific instrument, learn the best techniques for teaching tomorrow’s musicians, collaborate with other skilled chamber or jazz musicians, or make music a foundation for other career goals.

Department Faculty

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Degrees

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Bachelor of Music in Performance

Expand performance and entrepreneurial skills, and develop public performance practice while preparing to enter the competitive music performance career marketplace.

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Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Develop teaching skills and techniques in preparation for a career as a certified music educator in either choral or instrumental music classrooms in Virginia.

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Bachelor of Arts in Music

Combine substantial study of music with another field in preparation for interdisciplinary careers such as music production, music business, arts management, and more.

Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Media Scoring

Explore composition techniques, innovative music production and essential industry practices to prepare you for a dynamic career as a composer for visual media.

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Music Minor

Any VCU student can continue to broaden their knowledge and skills in music while studying another field.



At VCUarts Music we present hundreds of performances over the course of a year. From internationally recognized guest artist, to student ensembles, faculty recitals, and master classes, there are always musical events happening. Please visit the concerts and events web page.


December 5 2:00 pm4:00 pm Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall Free
December 5 4:00 pm5:30 pm James W. Black Music Center Free
December 5 7:30 pm9:00 pm Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall Free

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