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198 College Hill Road
Clinton,New York 13323
315.859.4354
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory Bachelor of Arts in Music History and Cultures Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology and Composition
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Students who have a deep interest in and commitment to musical study, whether as a music concentrator, a music minor, or a participant in department ensembles or classes, will find much at Hamilton to engage their continuing interest and development as musicians. As part of a liberal arts education, the study of music at Hamilton College incorporates the examination of theoretical concepts and historical contexts of various styles of music with significant opportunities for performance, both on and off campus. In addition to courses in music theory, history, solo performance, and group performance the curriculum includes courses in world music, American music, opera, the history of jazz, jazz arranging, contemporary music technology, women in music, and conducting.
Acceptance Rate:
Hamilton College's acceptance rate is around 11.8%
Faculty Info:
Heather Buchman, Ryan Carter, Lydia Hamessley, Robert Hopkins, Michael Woods, Rick Balestra, Suzanne Beevers, Stephen Best, Charlotte Botha, Cornelia Brewster, Michael Cirmo, Adam Dudding, Jon Garland, Jim Johns, Jessica King, Allan Kolsky, Ursula Kwasnicka, Katie Martins, Rick Montalbano, Kay Smith Paulsen, Colleen Roberts Pellman, John Raschella, Sam Reenan, Peter Rovit, Monk Rowe, Sar-Shalom Strong, Tina Toglia, Jon Frederic West, Sharon West, G. Roberts Kolb.
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