Music The University of New Mexico

Overview

The Music programme at The University of New Mexico provides a rigorous and diverse environment for students to master their craft. This curriculum at The University of New Mexico is designed to foster the growth of complete musicians who are prepared to contribute to the global cultural landscape through artistry and scholarship.

Each student receives a well-balanced education under the mentorship of a dynamic artist faculty. The department focuses on reinforcing the integral value of music within society while maintaining high academic standards. This approach ensures that graduates are not only technically proficient on their primary instruments but also deeply engaged with the world around them.

Why Music at The University of New Mexico?

The institution is a proud member of the National Association of Schools of Music, ensuring that all degrees meet high national standards for excellence. Students have access to exceptional facilities, including the Center for the Arts’ Keller Hall, which serves as a primary venue for hundreds of annual concerts and public musical events.

The university maintains strong ties with the Albuquerque arts community, providing students with numerous opportunities for outreach and professional engagement. Distinctive teaching features include a wide range of concentration areas and a faculty composed of highly regarded performers, scholars, and educators who foster an environment of artistic discovery.

Furthermore, the department offers generous scholarship and assistantship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. These resources support a talented and energetic student body as they pursue careers in composition, education, or professional performance within a supportive and creative academic setting.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 29146 per year
• National fee: USD 29146 per year
• Local fee: USD 10084 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Collaborative Piano
• Choral Conducting
• Orchestral Conducting
• Wind Conducting
• Jazz Studies
• Music Education
• Violin Making
• Musicology
• Brass Performance
• Guitar Performance
• Keyboard Performance
• Percussion Performance
• Strings Performance
• Vocal Performance
• Woodwinds Performance
• String Pedagogy
• Theory & Composition
• Opera Theatre
• Early Music Ensemble
• Mariachi

Careers with Music

Graduates from this programme have successfully secured prestigious roles within the global music industry. Alumni serve as professors and chairs of music departments at various universities, demonstrating the strong academic foundation provided by the curriculum. Many others perform with professional organisations such as the Santa Fe Pro Musica and Opera Southwest.

Career paths also include roles as executive directors for international music associations and staff pianists for major ballet companies. Graduates are well-prepared for positions in public school music education, private teaching, and professional lutherie. The diverse training allows for success in jazz and pop recording, as well as orchestral and chamber music performance.