Why Study Music at Vermont State?
- Strong training: You will build a strong foundation in music theory, piano, and history while developing instrumental and/or vocal skills. Then you are free to explore your own passion in music, choosing courses that fit your interests and career path.
- Performance options: You will have numerous opportunities to participate in ensembles. These range from traditional choral and wind ensembles to spirit band, jazz ensemble, and a student-run a cappella group.
- Regular performances: Performance is a main component of our program. At the end of each semester, students in our ensembles perform in Casella Theater, a 480+ seat venue.
- Career opportunities: Groups such as Tim Haufe, Moose Crossing, and Twiddle formed on Vermont State’s campuses. Music B.A. graduates go on to establish careers in performance, teaching, and music production as well as other fields. Many alumni have also gone on to pursue advanced degrees in music.
Concentrations in Music
Students in this program choose a concentration to combine with their foundational classes.
- Music General
- Music Performance
To apply, please select Music from the list on the application. You will have opportunity to identify your concentration interest after you apply.
Financial Aid for Music Students
Vermont State University is providing a high-quality, affordable degree in music to students across Vermont and beyond. More than 80 percent of Vermont State students are awarded financial aid, including new students, transfer students, international students, out-of-state students, and first-generation students. Our financial aid team is here to help you explore all your options.
Internships & Experiential Learning in Music
At Vermont State, you’ll gain leading-edge skills for music careers through performances, partnerships, co-ops, career coaching, and more.
- Past and present students have bands and other small ensembles that play at local restaurants and ski areas such as Killington, Pico, and Okemo Mountains.
- Groups such as Tim Haufe, Moose Crossing, and Twiddle all got their start on Vermont State’s campuses.
- The University Chorale and Chamber Singers regularly perform with other Vermont college choirs and professional instrumentalists as part of the Vermont Collegiate Choral Consortium. Past collaborations include Jose Vitier’s Misa Cubana, Faure’s Requiem, Mozart’s Vesperae Solennes de Confessor, and the Bernstein Chichester Psalms.
- Students have traveled to conferences and performances in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Providence, and Philadelphia to hear outstanding ensembles from around the world.
Minor in Music
Interested in adding a minor to your degree program? You can minor in Music.
Student Stories
“Between the community service, community involvement, emphasis on education, and promoting the arts programs, there were so many opportunities for students to succeed.”
Jessica Pierpoint ’14
