Hope鈥檚 Department of Music prepares musicians within the liberal arts tradition for roles in professional, educational and public communities.

Join an Ensemble

Fulfill your Arts in Practice credit! The music department offers several ensembles open to music majors and non-majors alike in band, choir, jazz and orchestra. Schedule & Instructions

Our program is recognized for its emphasis on training well-rounded musicians who will make a difference in their communities, whether they are performers, educators or people who simply want to share music with the world.

Learn what you can do with a degree in music 

With a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, students receive personal attention in their studies, a characteristic unique to a department of this caliber.

Areas of Study

SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer scholarships for incoming students based on auditions which take place in the fall and spring prior to your enrollment at Hope. Music department scholarships are given based on musical performance, academic achievement and leadership potential in the department. Recipients will be notified by mail in March. A variety of music scholarships range up to $28,000 per year, per student, and can be paired with merit scholarships.

Musician's health and WellnessRead the music department's Policy on Musician Wellness.

 

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Hope by the Numbers

  • 6Hands-on Experiences

    Our music education students have at least 6 hands-on experiential learning experiences before graduation.

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  • 461Number of Lessons

    During the 2024鈥�2025 school year, 461 students received one-on-one applied music lessons.

  • 516Ensemble Participation

    516 students actively participated in our ensembles during the 2024鈥�2025 school year.

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  • 7.2Million pounds of Concrete

    The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts contains 7.2 million pounds of pre-cast concrete in its structure.

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Upcoming

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    Christmas Vespers
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    $15
    Location
    Dimnent Memorial Chapel
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    Musical Showcase Concert
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    Location
    Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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    Academics

    Junior Recital - Kellen Woolhiser
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    Location
    Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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    Concerto & Aria Competition Winners' Concert
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    Location
    Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
  5. Placeholder Image Event image for Junior Recital - Annabella Morales

    Academics

    Junior Recital - Annabella Morales
    Date
    Location
    Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts