Overview

The KU School of Music is one of the finest in the US and offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Our students perform on the world’s biggest stages, learn from leading experts in their fields and take their studies beyond the classroom to concert halls, clinics, schools, and hospitals. Our vision is to be the destination music school in the Heartland, sending graduates out into the world as leaders, creating a vital soundtrack of meaning and beauty for the ever-changing lives of the people in our state, our nation, and our world. Our Mission We Endeavor: *To teach performance, education, therapy, composition, theory, and musicology passionately and creatively, helping our students prepare for the future as outstanding practitioners of their disciplines. *To perform, compose, and speak about music with artistry and intelligence as we foster its greater appreciation and understanding on our campus and throughout the region. *To engage our community, state, nation, and world in every manner possible as a leading comprehensive music school. We Hold That: *Music serves as a powerful constant, enriching and enlightening all societies. Excellence in musical study helps prepare students for creative, collaborative work in many disciplines. *Close interaction with dedicated, inspiring teachers sets students on the path to success. *All programs at the state’s flagship university must strive for excellence and diversity, serving as a beacon for knowledge and multicultural awareness in an age of technological change and global interconnectedness.