Undergraduate

The Department of Music offers two degree programs for undergraduate students. The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance provides a comprehensive program of study, including music theory, music history, and instrumental and vocal performance. The Bachelor of Arts degree, combined with other areas of study, prepares students for further study in music and music-related careers. A special major in musical theater is available through the Departments of Music and Theatre and Dance.

Music majors and minors may receive private instruction in all standard orchestral instruments, as well as piano, organ, harpsichord, classical guitar, and voice. Instructors include members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and faculty artists.

New music plays an important role in the activity of the department, allowing music students a unique opportunity to start their careers on music's leading edge. The department offers more than 125 public performances each year as an extension of the academic program. A wide range of performance opportunities is available to students. These include participation in the University at Buffalo Chorus, Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Opera Workshop, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, or Pep Band, as well as numerous chamber ensembles.

Graduate

The following links provide specific information regarding programs of study for graduate degrees in Composition, Music History, Music Theory, and Performance, including course requirements, language requirements, comprehensive examinations, retention standards, and thesis or dissertation requirements. 

For additional information about Composition, Theory, Historical Musicology, or Performance programs and faculty at the University at Buffalo, please select the appropriate link in the left-hand navigation bar.

M.A. and Ph.D. in Composition

M.A. in Music History

M.M. in Performance

M.A. in Music Theory

Ph.D. in Historical Musicology and Music Theory

Music Librarianship

Ms. Karen Sausner
Student Programs Office
226 Baird Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
tel: 716/645.2758
fax: 716/645.6196
ksausner@buffalo.edu