School of Music

The School of Music offers outstanding opportunities and connections to a world-class music community in the heart of one of the most artistically vibrant cities in America.

Undergraduate

Graduate

School of Music Ensembles: Music That Fits You

Recent News

Hui Chen Named Winner of 2022 Marvin O. Mechelke II Piano Competition

The School of Music is delighted to announce that Hui Chen has won the annual Marvin O. Mechelke II Competition, which is open to undergraduate and graduate competitors in…

Adrian Davis, Shekela Wanyama, and Kathy Saltzman Romey Featured in Star Tribune Article

Adrian Davis, Shekela Wanyama, and Kathy Saltzman Romey were featured in the 'Star Tribune' discussing their work on Joel Thompson’s “Seven Last Words of the Unarmed."

Marissa Benedict (far right in peach shirt) poses with section members and famous composer John Williams

Behind the Scenes of the Studio Recording Industry With Marissa Benedict, Assistant Professor of Trumpet

In addition to serving on the faculty of the UMN School of Music, Assistant Professor of Trumpet Marissa Benedict has an established career in Southern California as a…

Karen Reed standing outside in front of some foliage

Karen J. Reed: Receptivity to Experience

“Be receptive to the experience,” urges Karen J. Reed (BA ‘90, music). Reed shares how her eye-opening experiences as an undergraduate have shaped her future career.

Jane Blocker, Gabriela Currie, Tanisha Fazal, Scott Vrieze, and Diane Willow.

2022 Scholars of the College

Congratulations to Jane Blocker (art history), Gabriela Currie (music), Tanisha Fazal, (political science), Scott Vrieze (psychology), and Diane Willow (art) for being…