School of Music
https://www.montana.edu/music/
The School of Music at Montana State University offers dynamic programs in music, music technology, and music education, preparing our students for various professions and life-long musical engagement. Inspired by the belief that music is central to human ways of life, the School affirms the University's mission to serve the people and communities of Montana by providing a musically enriched environment. The School is committed to contributing to the musical world through performance, scholarship, composition, leadership, and nurturing the musical expression, understanding, discovery, and creativity of its faculty and students.
The School of Music offers courses available to all students regardless of major. Many music courses, including ensembles, satisfy University CORE requirements. Enrollment in School of Music ensembles is open to all students regardless of major. Some ensembles require an audition.
All incoming music majors must demonstrate their level of musicianship through auditions before being accepted into an applied studio. Additionally, all incoming music majors must demonstrate baseline competencies in theory, aural perception, and keyboard within their first semester of study.
Montana State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.