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Carnegie Mellon University
School of Music
School of Music
4908 Forbes AvenuePittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
412.268.4118
music-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu
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
About the program
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
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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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
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| 4/14 – 4/23/2011 | Carnegie Mellon University | |
| 3/30 – 4/1/2011 | Carnegie Mellon University | |
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2/17 – 2/26/2011
Cast
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Carnegie Mellon University | |
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2/23 – 2/25/2011
Photos
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Carnegie Mellon University | |
| 2/2 – 2/19/2011 | Carnegie Mellon University | |
| 12/1 – 12/3/2010 | Carnegie Mellon University | |
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