Since 1920, the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and graduate study, integrating advanced musical and interdisciplinarytraining 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’s top 10 “” (U.S. News & World Report);Boulder, Colorado—among America’s smartest cities (Forbes)—is also America’s happiest (National Geographic) and healthiest (Gallup) city.
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—whether 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’ wellness program, the College of Music offers 7 degrees in 24 fields of study—i.e., a full range of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, including 3degree types for undergrads (BA, BME, BM) plus options for dual degrees. Discoverour 11academic areas, including composition, performance, education and more.Of note, 13 CU Boulder students have pursued a music focus as Fulbright recipients to date; the university has beennamed a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Additionally,our faculty and alumni have garnered 40+ Grammy awards and nominations.