The Pacific University Music Department's six-concert schedule culminates with the popular annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The Pacific University Department of Music offers majors and minors in four different areas, encouraging students to pursue their passion for music on the way to careers in performance, education, and healthcare. Study music, music performance, music education, and music therapy at Pacific.
We value the role that music plays in the world, both in and out of the career realm. That’s why we are also committed to advancing musical education at the K-12 level. The Pacific University String Project — where collegiate music students teach string instruments to K-12 students — has been named best in the nation, and our high school music festival, Music in May, is one of the longest running in the country.
Pacific University’s music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Music Scholarships
The Music Department welcomes students who want to pursue music as a college degree as well as those with other academic interests who want to continue to embrace their musical abilities.
Music scholarships of $2,000 to $6,000 a year are available to undergraduate students regardless of major or minor. Auditions for talent scholarships take place each spring. Learn more about music scholarships at Pacific University.
Music Ensembles
Pacific University is home to several music ensembles, and most are open to music students as well as students in other academic disciplines. Learn about our variety of music ensembles.
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