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Become a World Class Professional

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.
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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. 

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INNOVATIVE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC

Explore stories about faculty and students who are collaborating in virtual environments to foster engaging learning opportunities.
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Micro-Internships Offer Big-Time Experience and Networking
By Robin Roger, October 2, 2020
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A Music Experience Like No Other
By Sherrie Negrea, August 25, 2020
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Baruch Whitehead
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

Lincoln Center Preview

Sit centerstage and enjoy the 2017 Lincoln Center preview concert. 
Practice Makes Beautiful

Rehearse with our Wind Ensemble.
A Show for One

Enjoy an intimate performance by student musicians in the Nabenhauer Recital Room.

Featured News

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Hitting the High Notes and Taking the Reins
By Emily Snyder '21, December 10, 2020
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IC Alumnus Wins Music Composition Award
By Sherrie Negrea, July 7, 2020
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Panel Discusses Lack of Black Musicians in Classical Music
By Sherrie Negrea, June 22, 2020

IC PEOPLE SPOTLIGHTS

Tom Everett ’66, MS ’69
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
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
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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