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:

Four major degree offerings:

• B.S. in Music Production & Recording Arts
• B.S. in Music Education
• B.A. in Music Performance
• B.A. in Music (designed to double major in another field)

Other programs of study:

• Jazz Studies minor
• Music Technology minor
• Music Minor
• Piano Pedagogy

Vibrant & varied performance opportunities:

Orchestra
       Elon University Orchestra

University Bands
       Phoenix Winds (wind ensemble)
       Fire of the Carolinas (marching band)
       Pep Band

Choral Activities
       University Chorale
       Camerata (auditioned chamber choir)
       élan (vocal jazz & a cappella)

Jazz
       Jazz Ensemble
       Jazz Combo

Commercial/Popular Music
       Electric Ensemble (rock, pop, R&B, etc.)
       Techtronica (electronic music)

Chamber Music
       Percussion Ensemble
       Elon Music Ambassadors (eclectic styles)
       World Percussion Ensemble
       Opera Workshop
       Saxophone Quartet/Quintet
       Flute Ensemble
       Brass Quintet
       Guitar Ensemble
       String Chamber Ensembles