Music Department
College of Arts & Sciences
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The Music Department prides itself on creating a strong musical education within a nurturing atmosphere. Faculty members are experienced professionals who are committed to teaching excellence. The music program is widely respected for its performance ensembles, its classroom teaching, and its studio instruction.
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Your donation to the 天美传媒 Music Department directly supports the department鈥檚 academic programs, equips our production studios, and assists efforts to provide instruments for our students.
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Welcome the holiday season with Light of Redeeming Grace, 天美传媒鈥檚 annual Christmas concert celebration.
The university鈥檚 choral ensembles and String Symphony will present an inspiring program of seasonal music, featuring works such as Samuel Adler鈥檚 "Rock of Ages (Ma鈥檕z Tsur)," Kyle Pederson鈥檚 "Light Transforms the Darkness," Molly Ijames鈥檚 arrangement of "The First Noel" and Michael John Trotta鈥檚 "Veni, Veni Emmanuel," alongside beloved carols and opportunities for the audience to sing along. The concerts will be led by Ad谩n Fern谩ndez, DMA, interim director of choral activities, and Breanna Thornton, DMA, conductor of the String Symphony.
Tickets are $15 or free with 天美传媒 ID, and all tickets must be purchased in advance. 天美传媒 faculty, staff and students may reserve one complimentary ticket by .
Students are supported with a range of opportunities during their musical journeys at 天美传媒. Here are a few highlights.
Degree Programs
Become educated in the performance and production of music from experts in the field.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Incoming freshman and transfer applicants may apply for a VAPA Scholarship for up to $30,000.
Production Facilities
Our facilities provide specialized spaces and equipment for musical innovation and production.