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.
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. Events will include warm-up sessions, clinics, rehearsals, and an afternoon performance by all of the participants! The guest artist will be Micah Wilkinson, principal trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Wilkinson will present a clinic to all Trumpet Day attendees and will also give a recital. Volkwein’s Music (www.volkweinsmusic.com) will be present and will have Yamaha trumpets and associated equipment available for purchase. 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.
March 24, 2019
One-day clarinet-centric event that includes masterclasses and performances by guest artist Andy Hudson of the University of North Carolina–Greensboro. Participants will have a chance to perform alongside guests, faculty, and IUP students in a large clarinet choir. 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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