Music

Overview

Whether you are interested in teaching, performing or pursuing another music-related career, a music major or minor from UW-Superior is an outstanding choice. You will benefit from small class sizes and one-on-one study with faculty. If you hope to grow your passion for music in college but want to pursue a career in another area, a music minor is an ideal opportunity to study a blend of applied music and music fundamentals and perform in ensembles and recitals. Music majors are required to select a minor, which can help you tailor your college experience to meet your own unique career goals. This opens doors to creating music yourself or pairing music with business, psychology or science.

If you are interested in teaching music, check out our choral and instrumental teacher licensure programs.

Visit the Music Department website for audition information, performance opportunities and more.

Nationally Accredited

UW-Superior’s music program is the most affordable in the area and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Award-Winning Faculty

Our award-winning faculty teach all lessons and have been featured performers with many musical organizations including the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Minnesota Opera.

Scholarship Opportunities

Numerous scholarship opportunities are available for qualified students.

What You’ll Learn

The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree and music minor at UW-Superior provides you the opportunity to learn about music within the context of a broad liberal arts education. Through a major or minor in music, you will:

• Perform a wide variety of music in ensemble and solo settings
• Receive world-class individualized instruction in your major performance area
• Understand the theoretical, historical and cultural foundations of music and apply that knowledge to enhance your creativity and music-making

Music Facilities

You will have access to multiple performance venues, practice spaces and technology labs on campus. Holden Fine Arts Center is home to the UW-Superior Music Department and a number of music facilities including the Webb Recital Hall, a renovated rehearsal hall, faculty studios, practice rooms, a music technology lab and a recording studio.

Performance Opportunities

You will have numerous opportunities to showcase your musical talents both on and off campus:

• Local arts organizations
• Ensemble performances (orchestra, band, choir, jazz, opera and percussion)
• Student recitals
• Local and international ensemble tours
• Musical theatre and opera productions

Program Outcomes/Career Opportunities

A major in music prepares you for a variety of career options, including:

• Performer
• Church musician
• Composer or producer
• Music critic or blogger
• Private studio teacher
• Singer/songwriter

Combining your knowledge of music with other skills can open doors to many other career such as:

• Retail music
• Music/copyright law
• Musical theatre
• Performance medicine or therapy
• Arts administration and management