Union College Department of Music

Union College — Schenectady, NY

807 Union St.
Schenectady, New York 12308
(518) 388-6566
admissions@union.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music
Minor in Music

About the program

Union College offers a wide variety of courses in music theory, music technology, composition, music history, world music, and jazz studies. The music faculty are incredibly Interdisciplinary, and offer courses that intersect with other departments and programs across campus. Students enjoy many opportunities to perform in our numerous ensembles and develop musicianship through private lessons. We offer a Major, ID, Minor and a Global and Popular Musics Minor.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Union College has a general acceptance rate of 44%

Faculty

Christopher Chandler
Shou-Ping Liu
Jennifer Milioto Matsue
Dianne M. McMullen
Timothy Olsen

Soles of Duende to Present Two-Day Residency at Proctors

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 24, 2025

Proctors and Union College will present a two-day residency by Soles of Duende, which will include a participatory workshop, lecture/demonstration, and both educational and public performances.

Proctors Partners With Union College For Upcoming Movie Series

by Stephi Wild — February 24, 2023

Proctors is kicking off a new film series “Hollywood's Golden Age” to be screened in the GE and Addy Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady.

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