Hamilton College Department of Music

198 College Hill Road
Clinton, New York 13323
315.859.4354
admission@hamilton.edu

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Degrees offered

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

About the program

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

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Hamilton College's acceptance rate is around 11.8%

Faculty

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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