Music instruction is also available to nonmajors. For nonmajors, courses are offered that enhance general college life and provide enriching musical experiences.
Private lessons are available to qualified students.
The music faculty is committed to preparing music majors for the work force and graduate studies. The department provides students with an opportunity to develop the technical skills necessary to meet new challenges in the continuously changing, multifaceted music profession. The Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Musical Organizations Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Annex, Opera Workshop, Symphonic Band, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble, Rogue Valley Symphony, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, and Performing Chamber Ensemble are open to qualified students by consent of the instructor. They are intended to serve as an integral part of the musical training of students who are majoring in music and to provide an opportunity for musical performance to students in other University departments.