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4908 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania 15213
412.268.4118
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Science in Music & Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Keyboard Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Instrumental Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Composition

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Electronic Music

Minor in Music

Master of Music in Instrumental Performance

Master of Music in Vocal Performance

Master of Music in Composition

Master of Music in Collaborative Piano

Master of Music in Music Education

Master of Science in Music and Technology


The School of Music offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in instrumental performance, keyboard performance , vocal performance, and composition. The BFA is a professional degree in which 80% of the curriculum is in music. The School of Music also offers a Bachelor of Science in Music & Technology. Undergraduate students can apply for the Music Education Certification program beginning in the sophomore year. This program extends a student’s time at Carnegie Mellon by one semester for student teaching.

Acceptance Rate:

The acceptance rate for Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music is 31%


Faculty Info:

Neal Berntsen, George Vosburgh, William Caballero, Rebecca Cherian, Peter Sullivan, Jeff Dee, Lance LaDuke, Craig Knox, Nancy Galbraith, Dr. Marilyn Taft Thomas, Judith Cagley, Dr. Stephen Neely, Eric DeFade, Daniel Nesta Curtis.



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