Bridgewater State University Department of Music

131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02325
508.531.1377
admission@bridgew.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in Classical Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Music Therapy
Master of Arts in Music Education
Minor in Music

About the program

The Department of Music at Bridgewater State University provides a solid foundation in music history, theory, and performance within a liberal arts context leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. This program prepares students to pursue a variety of academic and professional interests, including graduate study in music and Massachusetts Teacher Certification. Private instruction is available in piano, guitar, voice, and orchestral and band instruments.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Bridgewater State University's overall acceptance rate is around 89%

Faculty

Dr. Donald Running
Gregory Conroy
Dr. Sarah McQuarrie
Vladan Milenkovic
Dr. Deborah Nemko
Dr. Salil Sachdev
Dr. Steven G. Young
Dr. Jean L. Kreiling
Jonathan Amon
Dr. Spencer Aston
Jeremy Banchiere
Dr. Paula Bishop
Maryte Bizinkauskas
Roy Campbell
Albert Craig
Rachel Daly
Kristy Errera-Solomon
Emily Hale
James Hay
Heather Holland
John Krivit
Dr. Chi-Ju Juliet Lai
Edwin Milham
Dr. Jerome Mouffe
Kari O'Briant
Mary Jo Running
John Shiu
Elena Swardlick Lorance
Benjamin Swartz
David Vess
Donald Zook
Linda Alberghini

Social Justice Choir Of Southeastern Massachusetts To Present FALL FESTIVAL in November

by A.A. Cristi, September 29, 2025

The Social Justice Choir of Southeastern Massachusetts (SJCSM) will present its annual Fall Festival, a weekend celebration of music, community, and service, culminating in a free public concert on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE WIZARD OF OZ At Family Performing Arts Center

by Alan Henry, July 25, 2019

The Wizard of Oz is now playing at the Family Performing Arts Center in residence at Bridgewater State University.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Bridgewater State University
Show	Dates	Theater
Fall Festival	11/9/2025	Bridgewater State University