William Paterson University Department of Music
William Paterson University — Wayne, NJ
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Music and Entertainment Studies
Bachelor of Music in Sound Engineering Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Music Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Popular Music
Minor in Music and Entertainment Industries
Minor in Digital Music Creation
Minor in Musical Studies
About the program
Our outstanding Department of Music prepares you for careers in classical performance, jazz performance and composition, sound engineering arts, music education, music and entertainment industries, and popular music. Our music students work directly with world-renowned faculty who are also in-demand performers. They benefit from exceptional student performance opportunities with ensembles, both on campus and throughout the New York metropolitan area. They also gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art music production and recording studios. Here are some key national statistics for music careers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Salary.com, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acceptance rate
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): William Paterson University's overall acceptance rate is 81%, but specific acceptance rates for the Department of Music programs are not readily available, and the university does not have a separate acceptance rate for the music department.
Faculty
- John Link
- André Brégégère
- Ryan Howard
- Anton Vishio
- David Weisberg
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Shea Center for Performing Arts at William Paterson University |
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