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President's Gala Celebrates Musical Diversity.

The April 27, 2013 President's Gala featured a variety of performances by members of Elon's Music Department, culminating in a grand finale world premiere of "In varietate concordia (Many and One) composed by Associate Professor Todd Coleman.

A video archive is available here.

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View music videos, student interviews, and other behind-the-scenes glimpses into the activities of the Elon University Department of Music.

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B.A. in Music
Inspires

Graduates of the general music studies degree go on to graduate school, perform, compose, teach, and continue their passion for music in combination with other fields such as arts management, public relations, and business.

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Music Education Touching Lives

Graduates of Elon's Music Education program make a meaningful impact on students everywhere they teach. Music Ed majors continue to have the highest job placement, not only in the department, but the university, with nearly 100% of graduates placed in teaching positions.

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Music Performance Shines

Recent graduates of the Music Performance degree program continue to excel. Josh Carswell ('11) was recently awarded the Oxner Gold Medal Award at the American Traditions Competition for Singers. This follows multiple wins for Carswell in the NC State Division of NATS.

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Department of Music


Welcome to the Department of Music at Elon University. Here you’ll find an array of detailed material about the department and our degree programs. We balance a strong liberal arts core with high standards for musicality and professional skills.  A nurturing, student-focused approach permeates every aspect of our teaching, while challenging each student to reach her or his highest potential. Our 6:1 music major to full-time faculty ratio ensures students receive unparalleled individual instruction throughout their academic program.

Elon University offers four major degrees in music: 

We also offer the following minors and other programs:

Music Department News

Omri Shimron co-edits National Music Exam

Shimron invited to edit and revise the Major Field Test in Music, adminstered by Educational Test Services (ETS®). 

Thomas Erdmann has three articles published

Professor of Music Thomas Erdmann had three articles published in the professional saxophone journal.

Elon Music Ambassadors perform throughout northern Virginia

The Elon Music Ambassadors complete a six-day performance tour of northern Virginia with their newest program, Soul of the Cinema.

Omri Shimron performs in Florida

Omri Shimron performs on a two-piano recital at St. Petersburg College in Florida on May 17. 

Alumnus shares career insight, advice via Skype with music class

Tom Mullen ’00 paid a ‘virtual’ visit May 7 to students in Clay Stevenson’s Survey of Music Business class.

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