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2400 Sixth Street, NW
Washington,District of Columbia 20059
202.806.7082
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

Bachelor of Music in Music History

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Music in Elective Studies in Business


Among the nation's historically Black institutions of higher learning, Howard University and its Department of Music stand at the forefront, revered for its illustrious past and renowned as a premier provider of education for those who aspire to a career in music. Whether in Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, Jazz Studies, Music History and Literature, Theory and Composition, or Music with Elective Studies in Business, our stellar faculty offers talented students the highest levels of diversified, professional training. Personal attention coupled with an abundance of career building opportunities provide the kind of training that helped prepare the careers of such distinguished alumni as soprano Jessye Norman, vocalist Roberta Flack, pop singer Donnie Hathaway, pianist Geri Allen, and composers Adolphus Hailstork and Dorothy Rudd Moore. As today’s students prepare to emerge into their individual spotlights, enriching local, national, and international performing experiences await those who participate in our excellent vocal and instrumental ensembles.

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Chinyerem Ohia, Eric Poole.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Flyin' West
(10/1/19 - 10/5/19)
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The Vagina Monologues
(4/12/19 - 4/14/19)
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SWEET CHARITY
(2/27/18 - 3/10/18)
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One-Act Plays Festivals
(11/10/10 - 11/14/10)
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