Why Study Music at Heidelberg?

  • A long-standing tradition of excellence dating back to 1885
  • A distinguished faculty, who combine a personal commitment to teaching with professional achievements in performance, research, composition
  • Low student-faculty ratio allows personal attention to student progress and development
  • Performance study/emphasis available in all degree programs: instrumental, keyboard, voice
  • A wide variety of performance opportunities, including solo recitals and ensembles. Faculty and guest artist programs are among almost 100 events sponsored by the Department every year
  • Outstanding placement records for Heidelberg graduates in the job market and in top graduate schools
  • Full accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music
  • No extra tuition charge for private lessons for music majors, a potential savings of thousands of dollars.

 

Opportunities for the Music Major
  • Bachelor of Music Degrees
  • Music Education
  • Performance
  • Performance, with pedagogy emphasis
  • Theory/Composition
  • Music Industry
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science – Combine a major in music with a second major or a minor from another discipline
Opportunities for the Non-Major
  • Music Minor - includes applied study, courses, ensemble participation
  • Non-Majors may perform in all Heidelberg music ensembles, music/opera theater productions