²ÝÁñÉçÇø Music Students

Raising the bar for a music degree

²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Fairbanks Department of Music reflects the diverse and rich culture of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø with a heritage of artistic and academic excellence. The Department also develops musicians and educators ready to become tomorrow's cultural leaders—those who will help shape the course of music not only in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, but nationally and worldwide.

What can you do with a music degree?

Events

 

 

Undergraduate auditions for admission as a music major in Fall 2025 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. 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.

News and events

News
  • 2023 Wood Talent Grant recipients and donor, from top left, clockwise: Amy Edler (Art), Edward Brown (Music), Hannah Greene (FLPA), Trysh Womack (FLPA),  Karen Parrish (donor), Seamus Knight (FLPA)

    Wood Talent Grant

    February 17, 2025

    Apply for the Wood Talent Grant at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø! Open to Music, Art, and Theatre & Film students with exceptional talent. Deadline: March 1st, 2025.

  • A winter storm covers the Fairbanks campus with snow on the winter solstice eve day in 2017. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Photo.

    Circumpolar Music Series: Winter Chamber Concert

    February 14, 2025

    Join the Circumpolar Music Series for a winter chamber concert featuring works by Talbot, Adams, Burtner, and poetry by the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø English Department.

  • 2025 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Music Summit Spotlight on Educators panelists Gwen Brazier (West Valley, Lathrop), Bobb Lockwood (Randy Smith), Jaunelle Celaire (University of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Fairbanks). Photo courtesy of the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Department of Music Facebook page

    The Fight for Music Education

    February 12, 2025

    Jaunelle Celaire joins the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Music Summit to advocate for music education, emphasizing the need for community support to keep music alive in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø.

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