Bachelor of Music
Offering concentrations in Composition, and Instrumental, Vocal, or Jazz & American Improvised Music Performance.
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Elevate your musicianship and earn your music degree through the most accessible, affordable, and diverse university in Colorado. The Department of Music at MSU Denver boasts state-of-the-art performance venues and a faculty of innovative musicians, scholars, and composers. Our modern curriculum flows through classical, jazz, commercial, and global music to help you navigate the broad range of career opportunities that exist for the 21st-century musician.
The application window for Music Department Scholarships is open now! View eligibility criteria and apply before March 1, 2025.
Apply NowOffering concentrations in Composition, and Instrumental, Vocal, or Jazz & American Improvised Music Performance.
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A flexible degree with concentrations in Music and Music Theory.
Whatever your major, keep college fun with a music minor.
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Our ensembles are open to all MSU Denver students, whether you are pursuing a music degree or not!
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Give Online NowThe Metropolitan State University of Denver Department of Music will achieve prominence as one of the top baccalaureate music programs in the nation. This vision challenges the faculty, staff, and administration to continue to create a strong educational and learning environment for our students, while developing a strong collaboration among all of MSU Denver’s performing and visual arts programs (music, art, and theatre).
The Department of Music at MSU Denver strives to cultivate confident, creative, and skilled musicians, and serve as a leader in the education of professional performers, teachers, composers, industry leaders, and scholars. Central to the Department’s mission is the advancement of historic values, traditions, and repertoire while simultaneously encouraging the exploration of new and diverse forms of musical expression. Through public performances and educational outreach, our students, faculty, and guest artists create opportunities for public access to excellence in the arts, promoting the cultural life of the university and the surrounding region.
Main Office Location: AR 287
Main Office: 303-615-1010
Kalamath Building: 303-615-0388
Email: [email protected]
Arts Building Address: 1150 10th St. Plaza, Denver CO 80204
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Music
Campus Box 58
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Music
c/o Auraria Receiving
1201 Fifth Street
Denver, CO 80204
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