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If making or teaching music is in your DNA, explore the caliber and camaraderie of our internationally recognized programs. With conservatory-style training grounded in a liberal arts setting, our graduates teach elementary to college levels all over the world, explore music in new ways—from the business of sound technology to the history of race in classical music, and perform at places like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
Discover the School of Music Difference
In one of the best music schools in the nation, you can explore academic areas across IC's five schools, collaborate with peers, and creatively incorporate music into other fields.
IC Concert Live Stream
Listen to a live stream of every concert and recital performance in Ford Hall and Hockett Family Recital Hall.
Virtual Music Info Session
Attend a virtual, live info session hosted by a Music Admission representative to learn more about the School of Music
Virtual Facility Tour
Take a virtual tour of our facilities
INNOVATIVE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC
Explore stories about faculty and students who are collaborating in virtual environments to foster engaging learning opportunities.
Black History Month
The School of Music is proud to honor Black History Month with a virtual performance of Glory from the movie Selma. Featuring members of the Ithaca College symphony orchestra, IC choral ensembles, and the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers. Soloists are Marie Ellis-Jordan, voice from the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers, IC student, Matthew Suffern, 22', rapper, Emmett Scott, 20', accompanist, Ian Cummings 15' drumset. The ensemble was directed by Baruch Whitehead, associate professor of music education and produced by Matthew Brockman, 17' and Alec Staples, 19'.
View the performance here.
360° Student Experiences
IC PEOPLE SPOTLIGHTS
Tom Everett
Music Education
Before he was “Harvard’s Music Man,” music education major Tom Everett discovered his passion for jazz and the bass trombone in IC’s School of Music.
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Naya Griles
Performance and Music Education
Naya Griles and the IC African Drumming and Dance Ensemble score big during halftime at Cortaca.
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Steven Banks
Assistant Professor of Performance Studies
Sweet sound of success: Steven Banks is first saxophonist to win prestigious international music award.
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