About the UK School of Music

University of Kentucky

Nestled in the heart of the Kentucky bluegrass, the University of Kentucky's eleven colleges, five professional schools, the Graduate School and Lexington Community College support more than 34,000 students. UK offers 88 bachelor's level, 93 master's level and more than 60 doctoral, specialist and professional degree programs.

The University's colleges provide the state's best education to their students. That education also is gaining national acclaim, with many areas already recognized among the nation’s best. To date UK boasts over 70 nationally-ranked programs. It is also ranked as the top university for its friendliness to women, quality and value, technology, libraries, African-American student services and is listed among the top 50 public institutions by U.S. News and World Report.

UK College of Fine Arts

Like an artist who brings both heart and should to a canvas, the College of Fine Arts can bring out the best in you. Offering degrees in art, arts administration, music and theatre, the College of Fine arts is rooted in creative learning and growth. Inherent in this kind of preparation is the ability to think critically-to judge, learn and adapt to the endless waves of change that mark life’s journey. To capture the heart and soul of quality education, the College of Fine Arts offers rich and diverse learning opportunities designed to meet your individual needs. Here is a portrait that you can embrace and make your own!

UK School of Music

There are almost 400 music majors in the School of Music, including 110 graduate students. The 39 faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, performance, and research. Within their disciplines they are leaders in the community and region, and across the United States. With a low faculty-to-student ratio, the School of Music provides personal attention with small classes and excellent private applied instruction.

The UK School of Music is one of 10 designated Areas of Excellence within the University for its outstanding programs. The School has achieved awards and national recognition for high-caliber education in opera, choral and instrumental music performance, as well as for music education, composition, theory and music history. Our faculty has gained national and international prominence in their respective fields. Come be a part of the Award Winning Tradition!

Performing Groups/Ensembles

Our performing groups have won acclaim in prestigious competitions, and reviews in performance alongside world-class artists, and in recognized music journals. Students have the opportunity to perform in the Wildcat Marching Band, Orchestra, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Choral Ensembles, UK Opera Theatre and numerous other performing ensembles.

Degrees

• Bachelor of Music in Music Education
• Bachelor of Music in Music Performance
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Minor in Music
• MA in Musicology
• MA in Music Theory
• MA in Composition
• MM in Performance
• MM in Conducting
• MM in Sacred Music
• MM in Music Education
• PhD in Musicology
• PhD in Music Education
• PhD in Music Theory
• DMA in Composition
• DMA in Conducting
• DMA in Performance
• Rank I in Music Education
• Cert. in Music Theory Pedagogy
• Graduate Certificate in Orff Schulwerk, a 12-hour curriculum