Step One: Meet with an Arts Advisor
All incoming students must meet with an Arts Advisor prior to signing up for an audition or Music Theory Placement Exam.
From state-of-the-art performance venues to internationally-recognized professors who are innovative musicians, scholars, and composers, the Department of Music at MSU Denver will elevate your musicianship so you can turn your passion into a successful career. Whether you choose to pursue performance, composition, or music education, our diverse curriculum flows through classical, jazz, commercial, and world music to help you navigate the broad range of opportunities that exist for the 21st-century musician. You’ll enjoy extensive performance opportunities with over 20 different ensembles ranging from choir and orchestra, to big band and mariachi. Our 200+ concerts per year, including our Visiting Artist Series, will inspire and enrich your musical experience. Music varies from place to place and culture to culture, but we see it as a universal language. We invite you to learn that language, and learn how to share that language, at the most accessible, affordable, and diverse university in Colorado.
Explore Music Degrees
The Music Department offers the following undergraduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Music Education (PDF)
- Bachelor of Music in Composition (PDF)
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz & American Improvised Music Performance (PDF)
- Bachelor of Music in Piano or Guitar Performance (PDF)
- Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (PDF)
- Bachelor of Music in Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, or Percussion Performance (PDF)
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory (PDF)
- Bachelor of Arts in Music (PDF)
- Music Minor (PDF)
Program Admission
Three Steps to Becoming a Music Major or Minor
Step Two: Audition!
In order to enroll in private instruction, students must pass an audition demonstrating prior musical experience.
Step Three: Consider the Music Theory Placement Exam
Students with prior music theory training may take the Music Theory Placement Exam to place into Music Theory I or higher.
Join an Ensemble!
Our ensembles are open to all MSU Denver students, whether you are a music major or not!
Learn More About EnsemblesAdvising Information for Music Students
Advising Information for Music Department students, courtesy of Dr. Carla Aguilar.
Support Music Students
Your generous donations support MSU Denver Music students pursue their dreams. Learn more about how you can donate to Music Department scholarships.
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National Association of Schools of Music
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Connect With Us
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Department of Music
Office Location: AR 287
Phone: 303-615-1010
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Music
Campus Box 58
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Shipping Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Music
c/o Auraria Receiving
1201 Fifth Street
Denver, CO 80204
Questions?
Whether you have questions about your instrument, the degree you’re interested in, or ensembles, we are here to help. Feel free to reach out to us, or fill out a contact card and we’ll reach out to you.