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Department of Music
Faculty In The News
Professor Zhou Tian premieres new work with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Performance Groups
We feature a number of choral ensembles, jazz performance, and the University Orchestra for you to find your musical outlet.  READ MORE
Music Faculty
Compelling instruction and professional performance. Meet our music faculty.
Voice Lessons
Whether or not your academic focus is in the music department, we offer professional vocal lessons that you can participate in. READ MORE
Music at Colgate offers numerous exciting opportunities! Not only are there excellent opportunities for performance, but we also focus on training intelligent musicians with an equally strong background in history and theory.  
About Music
We offer you the opportunity to pursue either a major or minor in music.

Studying music with us at Colgate will open new doors for you in the creative and performing arts. Choice is our key word. You decide your level of involvement. Every class, lesson, and/or performing group is open to any Colgate student. You can totally immerse yourself as a major, or simply take one class. 

If you are interested in serious study, we offer more performance opportunities with individualized attention from our faculty than at most music schools.

Our major organizations are the Colgate University Orchestra and the Colgate University Choral Ensembles. The Colgate Chamber Players and the Concert Jazz Ensemble also provide opportunities for performance.
Student and faculty member practicing violin side by side

Department Contacts

ChairJoscelyn Godwin
Concert manager: Lorraine Joseph
Office: Dana Arts Center
Phone: 315-228-7642
Dept. Fax: 315-228-7557