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2301 Westside Drive
Rochester,New York 14624
585.594.6320
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Science in Music Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Music Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Minor in Music

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Jazz


Thinking about college and music? Think Roberts Wesleyan College. Here’s why: Our faculty are world renowned performers who know their craft and know how to teach it, and they care about you and your goals. There are two full tuition scholarships available this year. Other scholarships range from $1,000 to $6,000 per year. Our courses are challenging, comprehensive and rewarding in a liberal arts context. Performance opportunities, in large and small ensembles, abound under dynamic conductors and coaches. We’re outside the city but only fifteen minutes from Rochester’s lively cultural scene. Roberts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Acceptance Rate:

Roberts Wesleyan University has a general acceptance rate of 78%


Faculty Info:

Dina Alexander, Ph.D., Daniel Barta, D.M.A., Grace Cummings, D.M.A., Constance Fee, M.M., Jeffery McGhee, D.M.A., Elizabeth Ojeda, M.M., Adam Potter, Ph.D., Megan Resig, MS, MT-BC, Paul Shewan, D.M.A., Joseph Werner, M.M., Rya Weise.



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Carolyn Bowman Theatre Symposium: Creating Theatre in Broadway Carolyn Bowman Theatre Symposium: Creating Theatre
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