Music Department

Hartwick student play xylophone at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY

Music Department Overview

Students in the music program enjoy close mentoring and a collaborative atmosphere where students and faculty perform, study, and learn together. Close student/faculty interaction allows students the opportunity to conduct individual research and performance projects, whether at the Library of Congress or the University of Vienna, Austria.

Please note: Hartwick College focuses on offering fall, January, and spring term undergraduate courses in person, however circumstances may require us to offer a small number of courses in this department through distance education. In times of emergency, following regulatory guidelines, all classes may temporarily need to be delivered through distance education, including online. We also offer a slate of courses online in the summer to help our students make progress towards their degrees. With support from an academic advisor, students needing particular courses may have other online options as well. If you have questions about the way courses are delivered in your program, please contact your Department or Program Chair.

 

Music Department Student Handbook

Questions about your audition? Email [email protected] or call 607-431-4800. Click the link button below to complete your audition application.

Schedule an Audition

Exciting Student Outcomes

Hartwick music students complete research experiences and internships and are well-prepared for performance, graduate schools and a wide-array of employment opportunities.

Graduate School

M.A. program in Music Leadership,
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, England
Morgan Schoonover ’16

Ph.D. program in Music History, University of Turku, Finland
Vanja Ljubibratic ’07

Employment

String Teacher, Westridge Middle School, Orlando, FL
Phoebe Blume ’15

AIS Teacher, Warren Street Elementary School, Johnstown, NY
Beth Zajeceskowski ’14

Dept. of Music Events

Check out and attend upcoming Department of Music Events!

Department of Music Events

Event

Feb 07 2025

7:30 pm

Wyatt Ambrose, Guitar Recital

Anderson Theater

Event

Mar 28 2025

7:30 pm

Faculty Showcase Concert

Anderson Theater

Event

Apr 05 2025

Jazz Day

Event

Apr 08 2025

7:30 pm

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles Concert

Anderson Theater; Brass Ensemble, Flute Choir, Percussion Ensemble; Meghan Sheehy, Ana Laura González, Brian Reynolds directors

Event

Apr 19 2025

7:00 pm

Senior Recital

Colleen Long, Flute

Ready to study music?

Students interested in music may choose to earn a degree in music or a degree in music education.
A minor in music offers an opportunity to blend a passion for music with another area of study.
Review all the requirements in the College Catalog.

Music Courses

Hartwick’s expert music faculty are future-focused. Courses offered prepare students to make a difference in the world of tomorrow.
Review the current course offerings in the College Catalog.

Special Opportunities

Your experience with the Department of Music begins with a campus visit and an audition.
As a student in the department you will have many opportunities to create, perform, and share music.

Music Faculty

At Hartwick you’ll study with faculty who are world-class musicians, scholars, and passionate educators who care about you as an individual. Our music faculty serve as advisors and mentors, helping you connect with career-centered experiences, local K-12 music educators, study abroad opportunities, professional musicians, community performance, personalized student teaching placements, and customized industry internships.

Still have questions?

Contact Associate Professor Pease or Associate Professor Sheehy, Department Co-Chairs.