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Durham,North Carolina 27708
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DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music (Performance) Minor in Music Doctor of Philosophy in Composition Doctor of Philosophy in Ethnomusicology Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology
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Duke’s undergraduate music curriculum is designed to cultivate the wide-ranging interests and abilities of its students while providing them with a coherent approach to understanding the techniques and history of music. Its offerings encompass the many ways that we perform, create and comprehend music.
Notable Alumni Include:
Amy Scurria, Claire Fontijn, David Plylar, George Lam, Paul Sommerfeld, Thandolwethu Mamba, Paul Leary, Imani Mosley, Clara Yang, Candace Bailey, Todd Bashore, Angela Mace Christian, Ivy Zhou, Dan Ruccia, David Kirkland Garner.
Acceptance Rate:
Duke University's Department of Music does not have a separate acceptance rate for its undergraduate program. Admission to the university is highly competitive, with an overall acceptance rate of approximately 7%
Faculty Info:
John V. Brown, Jennifer Chang, Harry L. Davidson, David Heid, Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant, Evan Roberson, Bradley Simmons, Caroline Stinson, Rodney Wynkoop.
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