Renovated in 1985, it is the home of the opera program as well as many faculty and guest artist performances. The School of Music each year enriches students' educational experience by hosting guest artists and scholars for master classes, recitals, colloquia, seminars, and festivals. School of Music organizations and ensembles perform more than 300 recitals and concerts every year, making a significant contribution to the cultural life of the university and the wider Madison community. Memorial Library is the location of the Mills Music Library, a major research collection. Memorial Library and its 13 specialized libraries on campus house more than 5 million volumes.
Some restrictions apply to combinations of certain minor and major programs.
For details of the specific course work involved, contact the School of Music graduate office. The university offers fellowships and scholarships for which graduate students in music may compete with graduate students from other departments. In addition, the School of Music offers teaching and project assistantships in musicology, music theory, piano, conducting, voice, and other areas. Performance assistantships are available in strings, brass, and other areas. These positions usually offer tuition remission, plus a salary and health-care benefits.