The Department of Music provides historical, theoretical, pedagogical, and creative experiences in music, preparing students for professional careers as teachers, performers, conductors, and composers. Students electing a performance degree must pass a performance review at the end of the first semester to receive full acceptance into the degree program.
Ongoing assessment takes place by way of juries, written examinations, and recitals.
Courses that may be used to fulfill UMD liberal education program requirements. The information in on-line catalogs and other University publications or announcements is subject to change without notice. University offices can provide current information about possible changes. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.