Take a visual tour of the Music Department!

The Department of Music is a vital and integral component of the University of Rhode Island community. Established over 50 years ago and fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the department has an excellent national reputation. The Department is also accredited by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

The faculty includes over 30 artists and scholars with impressive credentials and wide-ranging experience. The department serves the musical needs of all students regardless of their major. Professional music degrees are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The University Main Library music collection includes books, scores, periodicals, microfilms, CD recordings, and video cassettes. The Department listening laboratory/resource room contains vinyl and CD recordings, tapes, study scores, solo and ensemble music, and music dictionaries. Each of the major ensembles also has its own library of scores and parts.

Each year, more than 100 concerts and recitals are given by faculty, students, guest artists, and departmental ensembles of all sizes and types. The Department of Music hosts three top-quality concert series, Great Performances, the Kingston Chamber Music Festival, and the University Artist Series.

The Department provides additional educational opportunities through its Music Preparatory Program, the Fine Arts Computer Laboratory, and the Keyboard Pedagogy Laboratory. The Fine Arts Computer Laboratory has just been renovated and contains state-of-the-art computers, midi keyboards, CD-ROM, and a library of music, art, and theatre software. The Keyboard Pedagogy Laboratory has also been renovated and contains an entirely new keyboard system. The Department of Music is located in the Fine Arts Center, which has separate wings for music, art, and theatre.