Bachelor of Music
Offering concentrations in Composition, and Instrumental, Vocal, or Jazz & American Improvised Music Performance.
From state-of-the-art performance venues to to a faculty of 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. 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.
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Offering 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.
Three Steps to Becoming a Music Major or Minor
Our ensembles are open to all MSU Denver students, whether you are a music major or not!
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Main Office: 303-615-1010
Kalamath Building: 303-615-0388
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Music
Campus Box 58
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
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Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Music
c/o Auraria Receiving
1201 Fifth Street
Denver, CO 80204
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