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Lewisburg,Pennsylvania 17837
570.577.1312
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Bachelor of Music in Music Education Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentration in Contemporary Composition Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentration in Cultural and Critical Studies Minor in Music
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Welcome to the Bucknell University Department of Music. At Bucknell, students who share a passion for music collaborate with a faculty of active performers, composers, and scholars to study, perform, and explore music from the various historical periods and diverse cultural traditions. Our emphasis is on creativity, whether writing a critical review, composing, conducting a lab ensemble, teaching a song to pre-school children, or performing in solo, chamber, or large ensemble settings. This dynamic environment is ideal for challenging yourself musically and intellectually, and fosters exceptional artistic and personal growth.
Acceptance Rate:
Bucknell University has a general acceptance rate of around 32%, but there isn't specific data available for the Department of Music's acceptance rate.
Faculty Info:
Gregory Alico, Susan Beckley, Sue Beckley, Rick Benjamin, Ronald Bixler, Paul Botelho, Catherine Brady, Michael Cameron, Rebecca Ciabattari, Bethany Collier, David Cover, Elizabeth Crecca, Leslie Cullen, Trina Gallup, Robert Hart, Phil Haynes, Caleb Hopkins, Ruth Hunter, Qing Jiang, William Kenny, Ryan Malone, Elise Mark, Emily Martin, Caitlin McAlister, Dale Orris, Christopher Para, Anthony Poehailos, Robert Riker, Nicholas Roseth, Brenda Ross, Sezi Seskir, Marcus Smolensky, Kristin Stephenson, Daniel Temkin, Mikkel Vad
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