Students do not need to major or minor in music to participate, but can choose to pursue a major in music performance, composition, or music education.
Overview
We invite you to explore our pages to discover how you can both continue with your current music interests and create new means of personal expression. Learn about our more than twenty ensembles, scholarship opportunities, outstanding faculty, the variety of major options, and more. Unlike some larger Schools of Music or conservatories, the Music Department, like all departments at Trinity University, are open to all interested and qualified students, irrespective of one’s major.
All-Steinway
Trinity University proudly joined over 200 other institutions world-wide when becoming an All-Steinway campus. This distinctive designation translates to all upright pianos, studio grand pianos, and the two concert grand pianos
Our approach is two fold
We are committed to assuring that meaningful and rewarding participation with music is achievable throughout your time at Trinity. In both approaches, disciplinary rigor in the curricular offerings reflects the department’s commitment to intellectual and artistic acumen in the context of a liberal arts and sciences undergraduate institution.
Major in Music, Music Composition, or Music Performance
Trinity offers both a B.A. in Music (conducive for a double major) and a B.M. in performance, composition, or music education. The fifth-year Master of Arts in Teaching—recently ranked 7th in the nation—allows music education majors to receive both the B.M. and M.A.T. in five years.
Music
The music department offers a broad and comprehensive course of study rooted in the liberal arts.
Music Education
Students pursuing music education at Trinity participate in an innovative five-year program.
Music Composition
The music department offers a broad and comprehensive course of study rooted in the liberal arts.
Music Performance
For students who wish to pursue intensive training on their instruments in pursuit of a career as a professional performer.
Student Musical Life Opportunities
Discover more about how you can both continue with your current music interests and create new means of personal expression.
Student Organizations and Honor Societies
Open to students of all majors and academic disciplines
For non-music majors, the department offers courses and performance opportunities leading to a deeper understanding of and life-long engagement with music, the arts, and humanity.
Ensembles
Ranging from instrumental to vocal, some ensembles are by audition, permission, or open to everyone.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available to all students regardless of their majors. Trinity provides private lessons in both instruments and voice.
Concerts and Events
The music department offers a broad and comprehensive course of study rooted in the liberal arts.
Scholarships
Music scholarships are based exclusively on musical ability, irrespective of a major.
All music scholarships, including departmental awards, are offered in addition to the University's academic and financial aid awards to provide overall support for a Trinity education.