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Welcome to the NKU Music ProgramOur Mission
The Music Program in the School of the Arts provides student-centered instruction to a diverse population of versatile musicians and creative thinkers who are prepared to make a meaningful impact on communities in an ever-changing world.
If you have a passion for music, we have a program for you!
Northern Kentucky University's Music Program offers a full range of performance and education opportunities to Music majors. The Program offers the following degrees:
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Instrumental Track
Vocal Track
Jazz/Commercial Studies Track
Piano Pedagogy Track
Bachelor of Music Education with K-12 teacher certification
Instrumental Track
Choral/Vocal Track
Bachelor of Music in Music Composition
Traditional Track
Commercial Music Production Track
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Minor in Audio Production
Opportunity Awaits!
Our graduates pursue successful careers as professional performers, college and university faculty, public school music teachers, private studio instructors, and in allied fields within the music industry. Since our primary focus is undergraduate instruction, students receive individual attention from these outstanding musicians, teachers and scholars. We believe that we offer our students the best professional training in a friendly, caring and personal musical environment.
Please note the following:
We invite you to visit our campus and meet our students, faculty, and staff! During your visit, you can tour our facilities, take a free lesson, and observe classes and rehearsals. Please email Music Program Advisor Ms. Joan Brummer at brummerj1@nku.edu to schedule a Music Visit Day.
For any technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.
The Music Program in the School of the Arts provides student-centered instruction to a diverse population of versatile musicians and creative thinkers who are prepared to make a meaningful impact on communities in an ever-changing world.
If you have a passion for music, we have a program for you!
Northern Kentucky University's Music Program offers a full range of performance and education opportunities to Music majors. The Program offers the following degrees:
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Instrumental Track
Vocal Track
Jazz/Commercial Studies Track
Piano Pedagogy Track
Bachelor of Music Education with K-12 teacher certification
Instrumental Track
Choral/Vocal Track
Bachelor of Music in Music Composition
Traditional Track
Commercial Music Production Track
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Minor in Audio Production
Opportunity Awaits!
Our graduates pursue successful careers as professional performers, college and university faculty, public school music teachers, private studio instructors, and in allied fields within the music industry. Since our primary focus is undergraduate instruction, students receive individual attention from these outstanding musicians, teachers and scholars. We believe that we offer our students the best professional training in a friendly, caring and personal musical environment.
Please note the following:
- The $15 fee is only required if you audition via video. Applicants who audition in person will not be charged a fee.
- The NKU SOTA Theatre and Dance Program has their own Acceptd page. Please be sure you are on the right page.
- In addition to auditioning for the Music Program, you must apply and be accepted to Northern Kentucky University. Please be sure to apply to the university by February 15 in order to be considered for scholarships.
We invite you to visit our campus and meet our students, faculty, and staff! During your visit, you can tour our facilities, take a free lesson, and observe classes and rehearsals. Please email Music Program Advisor Ms. Joan Brummer at brummerj1@nku.edu to schedule a Music Visit Day.
For any technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.