Whether you want to become a music educator, performer, composer, musicologist, or critic, at IUP you will be exposed to a range of instruments, music styles, and career options.
Music Education, BSEd
Music, BA
Music Performance, BFA
Music Minor
Popular Music Studies Certificate
(A bachelor’s degree in musical theater is offered through the Theater Department, which has open auditions for the musical.)
Whether your goal is to achieve your level II certification as a music teacher or heighten your musicianship for a career as a professional musician, IUP has the resources to bring your passion for music to its highest level.
Music Education, MA
Music Performance, MA
Auditions for the IUP music degree programs take place during Experience IUP Days. For more information about auditioning for the IUP Department of Music see our admission requirements and audition guidelines.
Alumni Spotlights highlights achievements of Music Department alumni. Submit a nomination.
February 24, 2019
Calling All Trumpet Players! IUP will host a “Trumpet Day” on Sunday, February 24, 2019. All interested trumpet players, from high school (starting with 7th grade) to adult, are invited to attend. For more information and to register, go to the Trumpet Day website or contact Kevin Eisensmith at the email below.
For more information, visit the Trumpet Day Website. or e-mail tptprof@iup.edu.
April 14, 2019
Comprised of activities geared towards horn players of all ages and abilities, there’s something for everyone!
For more information, visit the IUP Horn Day website.
February 16, 2019
Tubaphonium Day is a chance for tuba, euphonium, and baritone players of all ages to join the IUP Tuba and Euphonium Studio for a day of performance and education.
For more information, visit the Tubaphonium Day website.
April 30, 2019
At the Cavalcade of Choirs, each ensemble will have the opportunity to perform for other high school singers in a noncompetitive format.
For more information, visit the Cavalcade of Choirs website.
March 24, 2019
This event is open to all clarinet enthusiasts, including middle and high school students, alumni, community members, teachers, and faculty.
For more information, visit the IUP Clarinet Studio website.
IUP is an All-Steinway School. The Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
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Beeken Conducts 17th Annual Flint Festival of Choirs
Beeken Conducts West Virginia All-State Choir
Jennings Performs with Johnstown Symphony Youth Orchestra
Jennings Presents Session at American String Teachers Association National Conference
IUP Jazz Festival 2019
IUP Music Faculty Release Second Album
Beeken Conducts Pennsylvania Music Educators District Choir