Music Program
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Breaking the barriers of sound
Music Program at UCCS
The UCCS Music Program connects long-standing musical traditions with twenty-first-century interdisciplinary practices and innovative approaches. Our inclusive, broad-based curriculum encourages students to develop excellence in a variety of musical genres. We welcome students from all musical backgrounds and styles to join and contribute to our vibrant community.
Academic Programs
Our inclusive, broad-based music degrees prepare musicians for varied careers in composition/songwriting, performance, audio engineering, music production, and education. The UCCS Music program is unique for its flexibility—students may create their own paths through a variety of electives in addition to the core curriculum.
Our goals are to equip music students with modern skills, serve all music styles, contribute to the university and region through performances and events, and maintain a welcoming environment for a diverse student and faculty body.
How to Apply to the Music BA Program
To apply for the Music BA program, complete an additional application apart from the general UCCS application.
Steps to Apply:
- Apply to UCCS.
- If accepted, you will receive an invitation to submit materials for the Music BA application.
- Follow the instructions in the link for your primary instrument or creative medium to prepare recorded musical samples that showcase your skill and versatility.
- Fill out and submit the Music BA Application, along with your musical samples provided by the Admissions Office.
- Submit your audio or video files as links to streaming platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, Soundcloud, or a web-based drive such as Google Drive or OneDrive.
Music Faculty
Our world-class, internationally celebrated faculty are decorated performers and composers, trained in long-standing musical traditions and deeply invested in advancing twenty-first-century interdisciplinary practices and innovative approaches.
Through our classes and performance opportunities, students become versatile and competitive in the twenty-first century musical landscape by developing essential skills in musicianship, entrepreneurship, and creative practices.
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