The Music Program offers a BA in General Music. In addition to a Music Major, we also offer a Music Minor, Music Performance Minor, and two restricted Minors: Vocal Performance and Instrumental Performance (in piano, violin, viola, or guitar). There are a variety of courses to explore in the following areas: Musicology/Ethnomusicology, Music Theory, Composition, and Performance. Our program offers solo and ensemble performance opportunities, a high level of academic instruction, and a unique degree of faculty attention and guidance. Read about our music alumni.
The Theatre Program is committed to fostering an equitable and accessible community for all our students. Our curriculum and production work challenges students to work collaboratively, creatively, and inclusively to solve problems, communicate effectively across mediums, and to acquire the skills necessary to become engaged citizens of a changing world. Students will also acquire proficiency in core theatre knowledge and practice, and embody the self-discipline and work ethic necessary to pursue new and evolving opportunities of a life in the arts. Read about our theatre alumni.
In March 2024, the Theatre Program of UAlbany’s Department of Music and Theatre presented The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare’s classic comedy of the battle between the sexes, to a full audience for five days and nights in the Performing Arts Center Lab Theatre. UAlbany Magazine followed the company of over 60 actors, designers and crew members to see what it takes to put on a show from the earliest stages of planning to opening night.
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In the first Music Mini edition of UAlbany Magazine, the spotlight is on the transformative role music has played in shaping our campus culture — and the careers of our alumni. Search by decade to uncover legendary artists who performed on campus and interact with a DJ board featuring two hip-hop pioneers and proud UAlbany grads. Hear from alumni making waves across the music industry.
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