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The KU School of Music

The KU School of Music is one of the finest in the US and offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Our students perform on the world’s biggest stages, learn from leading experts in their fields and take their studies beyond the classroom to concert halls, clinics, schools, and hospitals.

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Undergraduate Degree Programs

World-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art performance venues, and a rich campus life await you at the KU School of Music. Learn more about our undergraduate programs and start your journey to becoming a Musical Jayhawk.

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Graduate Degree & Certificate Programs  

Graduate students will work with internationally recognized faculty who are leaders in their discipline, engaged in research, composition, and practice, with a strong sense of community and collaboration. The KU School of Music fosters close working relationships between faculty and fellow students, with robust degree programs that will advance your career and professional goals.

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The KU School of Music

Nationally recognized

award-winning student ensembles

95% or higher job placement

rate for Music Education and Music Therapy graduates

Nationally recognized

graduate degree programs

Opportunities for double majors

and non-majors to pursue their musical interests

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A Music Conservatory education plus the rich campus life of Kansas’ flagship university




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The University of Kansas School of Music’s opera department has earned third place in The American Prize in Opera Performance, college/university division, for 2024.
Actresses Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo shown as the characters Glinda and Elphaba in a still from the new film.
KU experts in theatre and music analyze the enduring appeal of "Wicked" ahead of the new film adaptation's premiere Nov. 22.
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A University of Kansas voice professor’s expertise grew from identification with the late opera star Maria Callas. Stella Markou can discuss the upcoming Netflix biopic "Maria" with media.