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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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.20

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

98%

Enrollment

7.6K

Earnings

$102K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,442

Before aid

Average net price

$19,066

After aid

How Aid Works · college.harvard.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 18, 8:49 PM

Program Highlights

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

Program Highlights

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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$95

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Restrictive Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 1, 2027

First Year Applicants · college.harvard.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Harvard College through the Common Application or Harvard admissions process

No separate Music Department application or program portal

Optional arts supplements may be submitted only through Harvard Admissions and are not required

Enrollment

Fall enrollment through Harvard College

The A.B. Music concentration is declared after enrollment

Transfer Pathway

Admitted Harvard College transfer students may ask the Music Director of Undergraduate Studies to review prior music courses for concentration credit. Approval is discretionary, and transferred courses cannot duplicate Harvard Music offerings.

Undergraduate Concentration Guide · music.fas.harvard.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for Harvard College admission, including students interested in Music

The Music Department has no separate admissions process and does not participate in admission decisions

Enrolled students may pursue the Music concentration through Harvard College academic advising and declaration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

4.20

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

98%

Enrollment

7.6K

Earnings

$102K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$68,442

Before aid

Average net price

$19,066

After aid

How Aid Works · college.harvard.edu College Scorecard

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

Updated Aug 18, 8:49 PM