Training
•Liberal arts A.B. concentration with critical and practical study across musical styles, genres, and traditions
•Coursework spans music theory, analysis, composition, criticism, historical musicology, creative practice, and ethnomusicology
•MUSIC 97 Sophomore Tutorial anchors the concentration
•Upper-level coursework includes History/Culture/Society, Music Theory, and Creating Music
Performance & Productions
•Faculty-led courses coach chamber music ensembles, vocal ensembles, jazz, African music traditions, songwriting, and contemporary music
•Students can participate in Harvard ensembles, choral groups, jazz bands, opera, a cappella, and other campus music organizations
•Composition students can hear work performed in recitals and by campus performance groups
Degree Flexibility
•Students build an individualized path with the Director of Undergraduate Studies
•Joint concentrations and optional dual-study paths with NEC or Berklee support students seeking additional conservatory or contemporary music training
