Academics

Meet our faculty     Commencement info

Whether you're looking to conduct an orchestra or play in one, compose music or perform it, the College of Music has the discipline for you. We offer an innovative, comprehensive education today for the universal musicians and music educators of tomorrow. Discover all of the options available to you as a Music Buff, including information about our departments, centers and programs; degrees and certificates; summer session and study abroad; non-major studies and more.

Undergraduate advising

Advising information for music majors and music minors. Also find information about our certificates and arts administration micro-credential, and study abroad options. 

Graduate advising

Find in-depth guidelines for graduate degrees at the college and contact the advisor for your academic program. Also find information about our certificates and artist diplomas.

Departments

Learn about our renowned faculty and find the program that’s right for you, whether it’s an academic discipline or a performance specialization.

Centers + programs

Our centers focusing on research, entrepreneurship, wellness, technology and chamber music are offered to round out your education as a musician.

Summer session

Take lessons and get ahead on your music elective credits during three different sessions of classes over the summer.

Non-major studies

Ensembles, private lessons, music history classes and more are available for all students on the CU Boulder campus.