Why This Program?

The music program seeks to provide a means for spiritual, intellectual, and artistic development, consistent with a liberal arts education. With an annual schedule of more than 30 public presentations and an accomplished artist faculty, the music program exemplifies the unity of musicianship and educational practice needed for success in the real world. Graduates from the music department make significant contributions in their respective communities -- they are teachers and administrators in private and public schools and institutions of higher education; they own and operate private studios; they work as professional concert artists, accompanists, church musicians, and directors of regional theatres; and they are graduate students at major research universities.

Small class sizes and applied studios: Get the individualized attention that will best set you up for success.
Opportunities for cross-disciplinary study: Interested in music education? Music business and arts administration? It’s possible at Briar Cliff!
Well-rounded musicians: We aren’t just in the business of making exceptional musicians – we’re also in the business of creating exceptional humans.

More About the Program

The music program seeks to provide a means for spiritual, intellectual and artistic development, as consistent with a liberal arts education. With an annual schedule of more than 30 public presentations and an accomplished artist faculty, the music program exemplifies the unity of musicianship and educational practice needed for success in the real world. Graduates from the music department make significant contributions in their respective communities -- they are teachers and administrators in private and public schools and institutions of higher education; they own and operate private studios; they work as professional concert artists, accompanists, church musicians, and directors of regional theatres; and they are graduate students at major research universities.