Music Therapy
Our music therapy major teaches students how use music to unlock clients’ potential, improving their quality of life.
Embark on a transformative journey through the captivating world of music at Alverno. Our dynamic music department offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning diverse genres and historical periods. With immersive clinical experiences and hands-on training, we prepare students for success in the ever-evolving music industry. Join us in harmonizing tradition with innovation, unlocking your full potential for a fulfilling career and personal growth.
Our music therapy major teaches students how use music to unlock clients’ potential, improving their quality of life.
Our music major blends theory, history and performance to prepare students for dynamic careers in music.
This minor is for those studying voice or an instrument and offers opportunities to perform in ensembles.
Learn about American music culture in the 20th and 21st centuries with a mix of coursework and performance with this minor.
Alverno's music department is unique thanks to:
Alverno has a worldwide reputation for its innovative ability-based curriculum, which we infuse with performance assessments and career-based core classes. Every music major and minor refines skills through private study, performance opportunities and a progression of competences. Student-centered learning produces music graduates who successfully enter employment within their chosen field.
Learn more about the music department via our Music Student Handbook.
Entrance auditions are required of all students who desire to major in music at Alverno College. The auditions are designed to assess the applicant's ability to successfully pursue college-level studies in music and to place the applicant in courses consistent with current ability level. Once you have completed and submitted your registration, you are considered registered for the auditions.
Placement assessments in piano and theory will happen in the fall should you be accepted to the program.
Any questions or concerns about audition requirements or deadlines may be directed to audition@alverno.edu.
Alverno's Music Department is pleased to host student recitals and other events for the broader community.
Music Forum: 12:20 – 1 p.m. on select Thursdays in Lampe Recital Hall
Culminating Recitals: Held in Lampe Recital Hall
Music Department Recital: Monday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Lampe Recital Hall
Winter Concert: Sunday, November 24 at 2 p.m. in Alverno's Chapel of Mary Immaculate
Student Music Forum – Thursday, October 10 at 12:15 p.m.