Hope’s Department of Music prepares musicians within the liberal arts tradition for roles in professional, educational and public communities.
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Our program is recognized for its emphasis on training well-rounded musicians who will make a difference in their communities, whether they are performers, educators or people who simply want to share music with the world.
Learn what you can do with a degree in music
With a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, students receive personal attention in their studies, a characteristic unique to a department of this caliber.
Areas of Study
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer scholarships for incoming students based on auditions which take place in the fall and spring prior to your enrollment at Hope. Music department scholarships are given based on musical performance, academic achievement and leadership potential in the department. Recipients will be notified by mail in March. A variety of music scholarships range up to $28,000 per year, per student, and can be paired with merit scholarships.
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- 6Hands-on Experiences
Our music education students have at least 6 hands-on experiential learning experiences before graduation.
Learn more - 100Number of Events
During the 2018-2019 school year, the music department has hosted 100 events, ranging from concerts to masterclasses and clinics.
- 180Ensemble Participation
180 students actively participated in our departmental ensembles during the 2018–2019 school year.
Learn more - 7.2Million pounds of Concrete
The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts contains 7.2 million pounds of pre-cast concrete in its structure.
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Academics
Donia Organ Recital - Damin Spritzer- Date
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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Homecoming Concert- Date
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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Orchestra Hymn Sing Concert- Date
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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Succeed at Solo and Ensemble- Date
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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Senior Recital - Maicee Bishop and Aletheia Hoffman- Date
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts