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.
Here are some of the highlights of our program at a glance:
| Major Degree Programs | Other Programs of Study |
|---|---|
| Music Education (B.S.) | Music Minor |
| Music in Liberal Arts (B.A.) | Jazz Studies Minor |
| Music Performance (B.A.) | Music Technology Minor |
| Music Production & Recording Arts (B.S.) | Piano Pedagogy Minor |
| University Bands | Chamber Music |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Winds (wind ensemble) | World Percussion Ensemble |
| Fire of the Carolinas (marching band) | Elon Music Ambassadors |
| Basketball Band | Opera Workshop |
| Orchestra | Percussion Ensemble |
| Elon University Orchestra | Saxophone Quartet |
| Commercial/Popular Music | Percussion Ensemble |
| Elon Electric Ensemble (rock, pop, R&B, etc.) | Low Brass Ensembles |
| Techtronica (EDM, Hip Hop, Remix, D.J., etc.) | Brass Quintet |
| Choral Activities | Flute Ensemble |
| University Chorale | String Chamber Ensembles |
| Camerata | Guitar Ensemble |
| élan (vocal jazz & a cappella) | |
| Jazz Studies | |
| Jazz Ensemble (big band) | |
| Jazz Combos | |
| élan (vocal jazz & a cappella) |
The North Carolina Brass Band will present a program of Latin Music on Sept. 22 and 23.
Jessika Brust '08 will perform with Elon's marching band during Homecoming Weekend.
There are openings for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon.
The class meets on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:10 p.m. in Arts West and is taught by Adjunct Instructor in Music Jim Roberts.
The Elon University Jazz Ensemble needs you!
