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Newark,Delaware 19716-6210
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts/Music in Composition

Bachelor of Arts/Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Arts/Music in Music History and Literature

Bachelor of Arts/Music in Music Theory

Minor in Music Management Studies

Minor in Jazz Studies

Minor in Musical Studies

Minor in Applied Music

Minor in Composition


In the School of Music, performers, educators, scholars, and creators of music collaborate to achieve the highest levels of artistry while engaging local, regional, and global communities. We emphasize: Integrating the artistic, academic, performance, and education-based components of the music curriculum to develop musicianship, professionalism, and creative thinking; Cultivating student-driven projects, chamber music and ensembles, scholarly enterprises, and other collaborative initiatives; Engaging new technologies and a wide array of musical experiences to promote an entrepreneurial spirit in a changing musical landscape; Connecting students with professional mentors, concert artists, and scholars; Participating in and establishing cultural communities through innovative partnerships; Embracing intellectual, artistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of Delaware's School of Music has a restricted admission process that requires an audition for all music majors, and the university's overall acceptance rate is 64%

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