SOUND THE CHANT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK We are performers, teachers and healers. We are the crowd pleasers and show stealers. We are the Jayhawks who provide the soundtrack to KU’s richest traditions. Forged by first-class faculty, we share our passion of music with the world – on big city stages and small-town schools with audiences, patients and aspiring musicians.
We heed the call for excellence. We are the KU School of Music.
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PASSION FOR PERFORMING ENSEMBLES Choral
Bales Chorale Chamber Singers Collegium Musicum Concert Choir Men’s Glee Club Women’s Chorale University Singers
Instrumental
Jazz Ensembles Jazz Combos Marching and Pep Bands Symphonic Band Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble University Band
From intimate chamber music to the thunderous-awe of the Marching Jayhawks, students find center stage at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center and other prestigious stages around the world. Ensembles recently toured Europe and traveled to Costa Rica. They regularly perform at the Kauffman Center, Lied Center of Kansas and Carlsen Center.
Ensemble info at music.ku.edu/join
In Murphy Hall, musicians support musicians, fostering collaboration across disciplines and finding a home on KU’s bustling campus. More than 60 distinguished artists and faculty, who perform and make musical connections around the world, work together to let each student shine.
A HOME ON THE HILL Students shape the world by bringing music to classrooms, concert halls and clinics. Nearly 100 percent of music therapy and music education students find a job after graduation, turning a love of music into lifelong careers. School of Music alumni are now members of world-class military bands, orchestras and opera and theatre companies.
FACILITIES Bales Organ Recital Hall Robert Baustian Theatre Swarthout Recital Hall 50+ practice rooms Research and clinical space Comprehensive music library
FOLLOW THE CALL
KU UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC DEGREES MUSIC PERFORMANCE Organ Piano Strings double bass, harp, viola, violin, violoncello Voice Wind and Percussion bassoon, clarinet, euphonium, flute, French horn, oboe, percussion, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba
MUSIC EDUCATION MUSIC THERAPY JAZZ STUDIES MUSIC COMPOSITION MUSIC THEORY MUSICOLOGY MUSIC CERTIFICATE: Music Enterprise
Degree info at music.ku.edu/degrees
Coming to KU was the best decision I have ever made. Faculty have become like family and have molded me to be a great musician and person. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Donovan Miller, percussion - Woodbury, Minnesota
CLAIM THE CHANT FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS Learn more about financial aid options at affordability.ku.edu FAFSA Priority Date Dec. 1
SCHOLARSHIPS
4-year scholarships are available to Kansas residents and out-of-state students who meet the ACT/SAT test score and GPA requirements. Apply by Nov. 1 for eligibility Learn more at admissions.ku.edu/tuition-scholarship/freshman 4-year music scholarships for music majors are determined following auditions.
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Step 1: Apply to KU by Nov. 1 (Priority Scholarship Deadline) Step 2: Audition for School of Music Auditions are held every year in February
Apply and Audition at music.ku.edu/applyaudition
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