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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 Production & Recording Arts (B.S.) | Music Minor |
| Music Performance (B.A.) | Jazz Studies Minor |
| Music Education (B.S.) | Music Technology Minor |
| Music (B.A.) (designed to double major) | Piano Pedagogy Program |
| University Bands | Choral Activites |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Winds (wind ensemble) | University Chorale |
| Fire of the Carolinas (marching band) | Camerata |
| Pep Band | élan (vocal jazz & a cappella) |
| Orchestra | Chamber Music |
| Elon University Orchestra | World Percussion Ensemble |
| Commercial/Popular Music | Percussion Ensemble |
| Elon Electric Ensemble (rock, pop, R&B, etc.) | Elon Music Ambassadors |
| Techtronica (EDM, Hip Hop, Remix, D.J., etc.) | Opera Workshop |
| Jazz | Saxophone Quartet |
| Jazz Ensemble (big band) | Flute Ensemble |
| Jazz Combos | Guitar Ensemble |
| élan (vocal jazz) | String Chamber Ensembles |
Five Elon students competed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-Atlantic Region competition and conference on Saturday, April 5.
Composed by Associate Professor Stephen A. Futrell in the Department of Music, a “celebratory verse” that originally debuted as part of the university’s Ever Elon fundraising campaign was formally recognized this spring as a permanent addition to the institution’s alma mater.
Shimron was invited to judge the advanced-level categories at three local piano contests for pre-collegiate students.
Shimron joins three pianists for two-piano, eight-hand recital.
The live recording features the Elon University Camerata and Chorale with the auditioned choral ensembles from Williams High and Cedar Ridge High School.
