Department of Music

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.

Degrees

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.

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.

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.

Music Minor

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

Information

Auditions and Admissions

Ensembles

Faculty

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.

Upcoming Events

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Jazz Orchestra II

March 21, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Free

Violin Studio: The Amazing Fritz Kreisler

March 22, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Free

Chamber Brass Ensemble Performance

March 22, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Free

Music News

Read More at VCUarts

Call for the 2023 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition

March 20, 2023

Rebecca Shapass – “no more room in hell” Lecture and Film Screening at the Byrd Theatre on February 22nd

February 15, 2023

Open Call for Student Video Work #9

February 13, 2023

Resources

Current Students

Non-Majors

Pre-College Programs

At VCUarts Music we celebrate our talented and engaging alumni. Find out the latest information regarding alumni participation and giving.