蜜糖直播 the College of Music

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蜜糖直播 the College of Music

Since 1920, the University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder College of Music offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and graduate study, integrating advanced musical and interdisciplinary听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.

Our college is situated within an internationally recognized Tier 1 research university in one of America鈥檚 top 10 鈥溾€� (U.S. News & World Report). Boulder, 蜜糖直播鈥攁mong America鈥檚 smartest cities (Forbes)鈥攊s also America鈥檚 happiest (National Geographic) and healthiest (Gallup) city; and Boulder tops the list of Best College Reviews鈥� 鈥�.鈥� 蜜糖直播 Boulder also ranks in the top four 鈥溾€� and鈥攁ccording to Times Higher Education鈥攔anks as the top university in the U.S. mountain region. The university听has seen record-breaking retention and graduation rates in recent years.

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! 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 success鈥攚hether your passion is to teach, perform, compose, research or rethink music entirely.

Home to the American Music Research Center, the first university-level music entrepreneurship center in the country and a musicians鈥� wellness program, the 蜜糖直播 Boulder 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. Discover听our 11听academic areas including composition, performance, education and more.听Of note, our faculty and alumni are regularly awarded MacDowell Fellowships听and more than a dozen 蜜糖直播 Boulder students have pursued a music focus as Fulbright recipients to date; the university has been听named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars by the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.听Additionally,听our faculty and alumni have garnered 40+ Grammy awards and nominations.

: Inspiring artistry +听discovery, together

The College of Music is committed to inspiring the highest levels of artistic pursuit and scholarly discovery within an academic听landscape that brings people together through the power of music.听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 students鈥攃urrently 317 undergrads and 197 graduate students鈥攁ccess 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听students. This close interaction inspires and equips students to develop their talents, refine their passions and ultimately succeed in their professional endeavors.

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听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.

Welcome

Dean John Davis welcomes you to our online home on behalf of the听faculty, staff, students听and supporters of the听University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder听College of Music.

Facilities

The College of Music鈥檚 Imig Music Building鈥攖otaling more than 89,500 square feet鈥攈ouses recital halls, large ensemble rehearsal rooms, a choral room, a state-of-the-art recording studio and more.

Directions + parking

The College of Music has offices and facilities primarily in three buildings on the 蜜糖直播听Boulder campus: Imig Music Building, Macky Auditorium and the University Club. Search the campus map for directions.

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