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This is who we are.
The University of Tennessee College of Music boasts a world-class faculty and staff who are deeply committed to helping students become well-rounded leaders in the field of music.
The College of Music offers a rich diversity of programs that affords students both traditional and novel opportunities in music studies and beyond. We strive toward a holistic training of the musician of the future, modeling traditional skills in academics and performance along with globally applicable skills like leadership and critical thinking. Our curricula melds lessons, ensembles, and academic classes spanning the Western canon to World and popular music. Beyond core classes in analysis, education, musicology, and music performance, students take classes dedicated to acquiring life skills in business, communication, health and wellness, and marketing necessary for professional and personal success. We strive to maintain the highest quality academic and performance opportunities you have come to expect from our flagship institution.
The College of Music maintains a healthy student to faculty ratio to ensure all students have regular access to faculty and our award-winning facilities.
We are the only College of Music in Tennessee, the premier state in the nation for music. Come create your future with us!
Featured News
- UT Wind Ensemble to perform during CBDNA/NBA Southern Division ConferenceThe UT Wind Ensemble, the premier wind band of the College of Music, was selected to perform during the invitational College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference. The CBDNA is a grassroots organization that serves a variety of… Read more: UT Wind Ensemble to perform during CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference
- Startup funding awarded to Music Business major during Vol Court competitionRobert Troutman, a senior music business major from Lenoir City, Tennessee, earned second place in the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) Vol Court competition. Vol Court is a four-week entrepreneurial speaker series that culminates in a 90-second business… Read more: Startup funding awarded to Music Business major during Vol Court competition
- UT Trumpet Ensemble invited to National Trumpet CompetitionOne of the largest trumpet competitions in the world, the National Trumpet Competition features many different competition categories and age groups ranging from very young children to college trumpeters. After a very rigorous and selective application process, the UT Trumpet… Read more: UT Trumpet Ensemble invited to National Trumpet Competition
- UT Jazz professors’ records rank in the Top 10 Jazz album chartsAs reported by Roots Music Report and JazzWeek, three UT Jazz professors’ work landed in the Top 10 Jazz album charts: