Department of Music | Case Western Reserve University

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With dynamic faculty, top-notch research and performance opportunities, and the chance to advance your musical study in a flexible liberal arts setting paired with world-class conservatory training, discover just what you're looking for on our urban campus in the heart of University Circle, an exciting place to study, explore, and engage!

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Undergraduate Study

Maximize your potential! The Music (BA) degree provides students the flexibility and academic freedom to combine disciplines with a double major, dual degree, or secondary major. The Music Education (BS) degree is tailored to the needs of outstanding musicians preparing for a professional career as a school music educator, leading to an initial teaching license.

Prof Daniel Goldmark meeting with students in class

Graduate Study

Our graduate programs encompass degrees in historical performance practice (MA/DMA), music education (MA/MAL/PhD), and musicology (PhD) for those who wish to expand their abilities in performance, teaching, and scholarship. Beyond meaningful graduate programs, the campus offers a holistic learning experience in a diverse and supportive environment.

Explore

Find yourself on a vibrant campus in University Circle, a culturally robust and energetic neighborhood surrounded by performing arts, world-renowned museums, top universities, nationally recognized hospitals, and a variety of cultural institutions, restaurants, parks, and cozy spaces, all less than 5 miles from downtown Cleveland.

Engage

Meaningful educational and artistic experiences are provided to all students in a variety of traditional and contemporary music ensemble opportunities. Pursue your interests, develop new passions, and build networks in a wide range of student organizations affiliated with music.

2024 Concerto Competition Winners

Congratulations to Emma Bentley, Jojo Fujiwara, and Sooah Park. These students will perform as soloists during the 2024/25 concert season.

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Oxford Intersections: Matthew L. Garrett appointed as an International Advisory Board Member for Gender Equity and Fairness

Garrett will serve as a music and music education subject matter representative, and he will advise on the general structure, scope, intention, and progress of the project.

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Matthew Smutny and Charlie Apy

Music students selected for prestigious performance opportunity; faculty member leads clinic session at conference

Music students Matthew Smutny and Charlie Apy, were selected for the prestigious College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) North Central Intercollegiate Band.

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Shreya Girish receives 3rd place award in Tuesday Musical's 2024 Annual Scholarship Competition

The 68th competition drew 120+ applicants. See who took home scholarships and accolades.

Scholarship Recipients

CAS Students named inaugural Experimental Humanities Fellows

Introducing the inaugural Experimental Humanities Fellows

Nine students have been named inaugural Experimental Humanities Fellows. Among them is Shreya Girish, who is majoring in neuroscience and music.

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PhD Candidate Maura Sugg Talks 'Spirit of the Renaissance'

Sugg shares her ensemble experience and takes us behind the scenes of the Music Concert Series.