Department of Music

Cultivate your musical talent at UIndy.

We are committed to being a center of musical excellence and leadership, doing work of artistic, educational, academic, and social significance.

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Music Degree Programs

We offer comprehensive and exceptional degree programs for talented students who wish to pursue careers in music.

Prospective Students

Incoming students must apply to the University of Indianapolis and audition for the Music Department.

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We will build and maintain a community of music students, alumni, and faculty who are a visible force in performing, teaching, creating, and advancing the art of music locally, nationally, and internationally.

Applying to the music program - 2024-25 Audition Dates announced

Acceptance into one of our Music Department requires a separate application and audition process in addition to your application to UIndy. After you have applied for admission to UIndy, click on "Schedule an Audition" via the Music Auditions & Scholarships page. You will be directed to complete an audition application.

First-rate faculty & personal attention

You'll receive individualized instruction from music faculty that features many prominent musicians and teachers of the greater Indianapolis area, including members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Through applied lessons and ensemble opportunities, you'll be able to glean instruction from their real-world experience.

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The Faculty Artist Concert Series, the most comprehensive recital series in the area, continues to feature compelling presentations of solo repertoire, dynamic readings of great chamber literature, provocative presentations of new works, exhilarating period instrument performances, and distinctive approaches to both classic and contemporary jazz.

Intimate musical experiences minutes from downtown Indy

As a UIndy music student, you will have the chance to engage with first-rate faculty, experience performances in a world-class concert venue, and connect in a close-knit educational environment, all within minutes of downtown Indianapolis. The Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center's performance hall provides an exquisite, Viennese-style space in which a special acoustic design produces thrilling sound. Close proximity to the downtown area and the Fountain Square district provides a vibrant setting for internship possibilities as well as culturally engaging opportunities for Indianapolis residents and University students alike.

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Turning music into a career

Wondering what you can do with a music degree? Our students have gone on to successfully pursue versatile careers, from teaching music basics to elementary children to directing high school marching band programs. UIndy faculty are here to help coach you to achieve your goals as a musician.Learn more about careers in music