As the preeminent center for music study, performance, and research in Catholic higher education, the Department of Music of the Benjamin T. Rome School of Performing Arts pairs conservatory-style degree programs with foundations in the liberal arts and professional training for artistic careers.
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Composition and Theory
We are a community of composers, instrumentalists, singers, and conductors. Our musical backgrounds are diverse, and we share the common purpose of creating and performing new music.
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Ensembles
The Rome School of Performing Arts is home to ensembles from the sacred music and instrumental music and conducting academic areas.
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Musicology
Musicology explores the historical and cultural background of music with an openness to the many newer trends in musicology and related fields such as music theory, aesthetics, ethnomusicology, cultural history, and more.
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Orchestral Instruments and Conducting
The Orchestral Instruments and Conducting Academic Area is made up of students who enthusiastically embrace the discipline and joyous work of bringing great music to life, while developing their technical skill and musical imagination.
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Piano
The Piano Academic Area is a growing and vibrant part of the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music. Its students seek to understand and develop as musicians by exploring challenging and varied repertoire.
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Sacred Music
The Sacred Music Academic Area provides a singular preparation for choral conductors, organists, and composers for service to the Church, the nation, and the world.
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Vocal Performance
The Vocal Performance Academic Area supports an "Open Studio" policy, which encourages the vocal faculty to work as a team toward the progress of every student.
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Academic Areas
Learn what each music academic area means to the Benjamin T. Rome School of Performing Arts, its programs, and research available opportunities.
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Undergraduate Programs
The Rome School of Performing Arts bachelor of arts in Music and Music Performance.
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Master's and Doctoral Programs
The departments of music offer programs culminating in a master of music, master of arts, doctor of musical arts, and doctor of philosophy.
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Graduate Artist Diploma
The Artist Diploma may be the most appropriate option for the student seeking total concentration in performance at the post-master's level.
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Policies and Procedures
The Music Student Handbook, along with information that guides students all the way from taking incoming placement exams to requesting dates for degree recitals.
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Courses
The Department of Music offers a wide variety of courses, including many that are available to all students of the university.
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