The music department helps students develop skills that are valuable to careers both in and out of the field of music. Within the Music Department students have the opportunity to:
- Receive superb instruction from expert performers, conductors, and researchers
- Enjoy a wide variety of ensembles
- Experience Madison's rich cultural opportunities
- Take advantage of excellent opportunities for student-teaching and internships
- Foster self-expression, creativity, and critical thinking
- Travel and perform
A unique aspect of Edgewood College's Music Department is its ability to ensure that students have access to an expert in their instrument or voice. Few small colleges can offer this wide variety of expertise; however, our location in the city of Madison, with so many music professionals, makes it possible. Along with the outstanding professional performers on our faculty, we also employ the finest performers from the Madison area to assure a superb quality of applied instruction.
Non-majors/minors are eligible to participate in all Edgewood College performing ensembles, usually by audition. All Music majors/minors will be placed in the appropriate ensemble(s) and receive private instruction in their primary performing area.
Edgewood College ensembles include the Campus-Community Jazz Ensemble, Campus-Community Choir, Chamber Singers, Women's Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Madison Community Orchestra.
Fine Arts Award
Fine Arts Awards for Music range from $1,000 - $2,000 per year and are available for both majors and non-majors. These grants are renewable for up to four years. An audition is required. For more information, please visit Fine Arts Award.
Learn More About the Music Department
Music Department Fact Sheet
Music Department Major Requirements
Music Department Course Descriptions
Music Department Website