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Boise,Idaho 83725
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Arts in General Music

Minor in Music

Master of Music in Music Education

Master of Music in Music Performance


The Department of Music at Boise State University has a rich tradition of musical excellence and has established itself as one of the finest programs in the Northwest. In support of this excellent heritage, the Idaho State Board of Education has designated BSU a primary emphasis area in the performing arts. The department has 23 full-time faculty/staff and 19 associate faculty noted for its teaching and performing. BSU faculty and students have won State, Regional, National, and International music awards and competitions. One of the primary strengths of the Department is equal opportunity in all areas of musical preparation, as evidenced by the degrees offered.

Faculty Info:

Dr. Eric Scott Alexander, Prof. Chris Ammirati, Dr. Ted Apel, Prof. Jerusha Baker, Dr. John Baldwin, Dr. Rachel Becker, Prof. Marcellus Brown, Dr. Zach Buie, Prof. Michael Frew, Dr. Derek Ganong, Dr. Lori Gray, Dr. Mark Hansen, Prof. Phil Hartman, Prof. Wendy Hartman, Dr. Brian Hodges, Prof. Michal Jarolimek, Dr. Jim Jirak, Dr. Linda Kline, Dr. Svetlana Maddox, Dr. Nicole Molumby, Dr. Barton Moreau, Dr. Leslie Moreau, Dr. Ryan Nitz, Prof. Janelle Oberbillig, Dr. Sarah Paradis, Dr. Del Parkinson, Dr. C. Michael Porter, Prof. Craig Purdy, Dr. Christopher Raynes, Dr. Laura Rushing-Raynes, Dr. Jeffrey Seppala, Prof. Chuck Smith, Dr. Chad Spears, Dr. Joseph Tornello, Prof. Brian Vance, Dr. Bill Waterman, Dr. Jane Williams



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Past Student Productions

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The Thanksgiving Play
(10/3/19 - 10/13/19)
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Dark Play or Stories for Boys
(4/18/19 - 4/27/19)
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(3/5/14 - 3/16/14)
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