草榴社区 Music Students

Raising the bar for a music degree

草榴社区 offers a full range of music degree programs that prepare for successful careers performing and teaching music. Our students will be enriched by the diversity of their peers, the artistry and scholarship of the faculty, and the resources of the University at large. The University of 草榴社区 Fairbanks Department of Music reflects the diverse and rich culture of 草榴社区 with a heritage of artistic and academic excellence. The Department also develops musicians and educators ready to become tomorrow's cultural leaders鈥攖hose who will help shape the course of music not only in 草榴社区, but nationally and worldwide.

What can you do with a music degree?

B.M./B.A.
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Undergraduate auditions for admission as a music major in Fall 2024 will take place on Friday, February 21st, 2025. Following receipt of the online admission form, students will receive a scheduled audition date and time. All students must pass an audition before declaring a music major at 草榴社区. A new student may be allowed to take music classes in the fall with the understanding that they will audition the next semester for formal admission as a music major.

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An audition is required for all new students seeking to enter a music degree program. Click here to learn about a degree in music.

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There are many scholarship opportunities for music students at 草榴社区. Click here to find music scholarship opportunities.

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The essence of a great music eduction is teachers who are dedicated to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of music leaders. Click here to contact the music department faculty.

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Department of Music Contact Information

Department of Music

Email: uaf-music@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-7555
Fax: 907-474-6586

Physical address:
1708 Tanana Loop
Fine Arts Complex, Music Wing, Room 201A
Fairbanks, AK 99775

Mailing address:
PO Box 755660
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5660

Meet our Faculty and Staff
Department Chair

Jaunelle Celaire
Steve and Cynthia Holmberg Choral Director Endowed Chair
Professor of Voice

Office: Fine Arts Complex, Music Wing, Room 205
Phone: 907-474-5291
Email: jrcelaire@alaska.edu

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Department Administrator

Elena Mahoney

Office: Fine Arts Complex, Music Wing, Room 201 C
Email: uaf-music@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-7555

 

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CLA Comprehensive Academic Advising

At times, navigating your way through college can be tricky. That鈥檚 why we have two comprehensive academic advisors to help you out.

Our CLA Comprehensive Academic Advisors, Daniel Darrow and Grace Carroll can assist with registration, petitions, change of major requests, and answer any number of questions related to the college experience. Advising appointments are available in person, via telephone, over zoom or via email.

If you are unable to find an appointment time that works for your schedule, consider dropping by our offices on Fridays from 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. for drop-in hours. Appointments are first come, first serve during this time frame.

Daniel Darrow

Daniel Darrow

CLA Lead Comprehensive Academic Advisor

College of Liberal Arts

djdarrow@alaska.edu | 907-474-7980

Gruening Building, Room 503 G

Schedule an advising appointment with Daniel using the button below.

However, if you are not a current 草榴社区 student, please send Daniel an email to schedule your appointment.

Grace Carroll

Grace Carroll

CLA Comprehensive Academic Advisor

College of Liberal Arts

gkcarroll@alaska.edu | 907-474-6541

Gruening Building, Room 503 F

Schedule an advising appointment with Grace using the button below.

However, if you are not a current 草榴社区 student, please send Grace an email to schedule your appointment.