News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Music Department

Visit Web Site
TwitterCollege Twitter FacebookCollege Facebook InstagramCollege Instagram

1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg,Virginia 22401
540-654-1340
admit@umw.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Minor in Music


Music is absolutely central to the human experience, and at the University of Mary Washington we believe that a vibrant musical community should be at the heart of a dynamic liberal arts institution. Music teaches us as it moves us; more than this, it’s just such great fun. Consonant with the institution’s student-centered focus, the UMW Music Department aims to foster an environment in which any student can continue to use and develop their musical abilities and interests. The music major curriculum is flexible, giving students choices over what specialties to concentrate on, while also building a broad foundation in a comprehensive set of musical skills. The breadth of experience among our faculty enable a very high standard of instruction and mentoring, and our students have gone on to pursue a wide range of careers within the music profession. But our department is here for more than just the music majors and minors: any student is can audition to perform in the instrumental or choral ensembles, or to take private lessons, in addition to enrolling in whatever course of study might interest them. And we have music scholarships available even for non-majors. I invite you to explore what we have to offer and to become a part of our community. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about our program.

Notable Alumni Include:

Becky Brown, Aponi Brunson, Elaina Finkelstein, David Kidwell, Levi Manuel, Princess Moss, Luke Payne, Christian Peabody, Katherine Preseren, Erin Ryan, Mark Snyder, Jeff Zieders.



Related Articles

Firehouse Announces Line Up For 2023 YES! Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2023


K Dance Artistic Director Kaye Weinstein Gary has announced the program for K Dance's 24th annual YES! Dance Festival at Firehouse Theatre on Friday, April 21 at 8pm and Saturday, April 22 at 4pm and 8pm. K Dance is the resident dance company at Firehouse.

Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2022


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of King Lear. STC favorite Patrick Page will star as the titular king. See who else is in the cast, how to purchase tickets, and more!

Visual Arts Center Of New Jersey Elects Five New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2022


The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) recently elected five new members to its board of Trustees at the Art Center's most recent annual meeting, held on November 14, 2022.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Jenn Sheetz
by Elliot Lanes - February 22, 2021


Throughout this pandemic, theatre companies have found some creative ways to keep staff members employed. Today’s subject Jenn Sheetz is one of those fortunate artists that is living her theatre life as the Properties Manager at Arena Stage. She has held that position for the past three seasons after twelve seasons as Properties Director at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. She began her theatrical career at Arena Stage, working as a Properties Assistant for nine seasons in the Kreeger Theatre. She has also designed properties for Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde, Million Dollar Quartet), Comedy Central, and Showtime.

Writers and Directors Announced For April 2019 New York Madness
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2019


NY Madness is excited to announce it's April 2019 line-up as a Madness Co-Produced by Elephant Run District! The event will take place on Sunday, April 28th at 8pm at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery). The lineup will include:

Meet the Cast of NETWORK- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - November 10, 2018


NETWORK begins previews tonight, November 10 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

It's SUMMER Time! Meet the Cast of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - March 28, 2018


The calendar may say Spring (has anyone told the weather?) but things are heating up on Broadway! Performances begin tonight for Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Play That Goes Wrong
(9/22/22 - 10/1/22)
CAST
University of Mary Washington
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
(11/11/21 - 11/21/21)
University of Mary Washington
Nickel and Dimed
(9/16/21 - 9/26/21)
University of Mary Washington
Constellations
(3/26/20 - 3/28/20)
University of Mary Washington
Time Stands Still
(1/17/20 - 1/18/20)
University of Mary Washington
Clever Little Lies
(11/17/19 - 11/18/19)
University of Mary Washington
Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon
(2/26/19 - 2/28/19)
University of Mary Washington
God of Carnage
(2/14/19 - 2/24/19)
University of Mary Washington

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL

Recommended For You