Training
•Bullet: Applied private lessons in voice, guitar, bass, piano, and strings from performer-teachers, paired with technique coursework and Musical Improvisation across classical, jazz, rock, popular, and computer-interactive styles
•Bullet: Declaring the concentration requires an entrance performance evaluation — students play or sing for music faculty and plan their curriculum with the concentration convener before advancing
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Performing outlets include Ramapo Chorale, Gospel Chorus, Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble, plus weekly on-campus open mic nights
•Bullet: Five vocal ensembles have toured internationally, with recent trips to the Pacific Summer Music Festival, Russia, Costa Rica, Vienna, and the Czech Republic
Professional Development
•Bullet: Co-op and internship placements have included MTV2, Sony Music Entertainment, Architekt Music, BMG Chrysalis, and East Side Sound
•Bullet: Graduates have gone on to professional music theater, opera, club, and recording work
Facilities
•Bullet: Les Paul Recording Studio and Electronic Music Lab support performance and production coursework
