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SCU Department of Music

"I think that a life in music is a life beautifully spent..." Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music can provide preparation for many career options. Classes providing essential skills for the comprehension and performance of music are offered alongside courses designed to create an appreciation for music's changing role in our communities.

Click HERE to view our Calendar of Events

For more information about the department or upcoming events, please contact the Music Department office on 408-554-4428 or email rkathner@scu.edu

Upcoming Events

President's Speaker Series
An Evening with Michael Eric Dyson
THU, OCT 9 - 7:30 p.m.
President's Speaker Series
An Evening with Lisa Cahill
THU, JAN 15 - 7:30 p.m.
President's Speaker Series
An Evening with E.J. Dionne
WED, MAR 11 - 7:30 p.m.

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Music Department News

Spring Calendar of Events Annouced
The SCU Music Dept is proud to announce our Spring 2008 performance schedule.

Please click here for the full listing.

Please don't forget to join our E-Mailing list for updates and concert announcements.
Mar. 25, 2008
Opera 2008 - Hansel and Gretel
The SCU Music Dept proudly presents Englebert Humperdinck?s famed opera Hansel and Gretel in a new singing translation by faculty member Nancy Wait-Kromm, and additional text by Barbara Murray Continue reading »
Feb. 13, 2008 | More Info »
World Music Festival - Festival de Musica Cubana
Running from February 6th through to Feburary 13th, the Music Department proudly announces the 2008 World Music Festival.

This year, the festival showcases music representing Cuba's cafes, streets, salons, mountains and recital halls.

For more information, including a full schedule of events, please click HERE
Feb. 5, 2008 | More Info »
Alumni Recital - Thomas Buckner
New music baritone, Thomas Buckner, class of 1964, returns to his alma mater to present an evening of contemporary works in both composed and improvised settings. Continue reading »
Mar. 25, 2008 | More Info »
Scholarship Auditions for 2009 Freshmen
Prospective students should remember that the Department of Music scholarship auditions are being held on Saturday Jan 19th 2008.

Please see here for application forms and more information.
Mar. 25, 2008
Holiday Voices - Music@Noon

Come and hear a preview of SCU's upcoming opera - Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel & Gretel - as students present selected highlights from the show.

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 at Noon
SCU Recital Hall
Free Event!!!
The full opera is being presented February 22nd - Feb 24th, 2008.
Mar. 25, 2008

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SCU Department of Music

"I think that a life in music is a life beautifully spent..." Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music can provide preparation for many career options. Classes providing essential skills for the comprehension and performance of music are offered alongside courses designed to create an appreciation for music's changing role in our communities.

Click HERE to view our Calendar of Events