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音乐 Overview
At Chatham, students engage 与 music from myriad perspectives. They receive a strong foundation in musicianship, music 理论, 和 music 历史, 和 participate in private vocal, instrumental, or composition instruction 与 some of the region’s best performers. 音乐al training is complemented by a solid liberal arts foundation, 与 critical thinking, communication, 和 problem-solving skills, as well as thoughtful career preparation. All students complete at least one internship as well as take courses in areas such as music technology that further diversify their professional skills.
Chatham University’s music program is both thorough 和 flexible. We provide performance 和 composition students 与 a firm grounding in their own area of specialty, as well as music 历史 和 理论, while allowing them to customize their course of study to fit their own interests.
— MICHAEL BOYD, associate professor of music
Explore the 音乐 Degree:
Chatham’s music department combines the benefits of a smaller institution, such as the ability to work one-on-one 与 faculty in lessons 和 courses, 与 the advantages of living in a city that offers resources 和 opportunities at larger neighboring institutions. The program enables students to connect 与 music in traditional 和 nontraditional ways. In addition to providing a solid foundation in music performance, composition, 理论, 历史, 和 musicianship, Chatham offers courses in popular music, 爵士乐, ethnomusicology, music technology, 和 interdisciplinary subjects.
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Chatham Choir
The Chatham Choir, which sponsors the all-campus winter celebration 和 the annual Cabaret Benefit, can be heard at the opening 和 closing convocations, the spring concert, 和 the choir tour. The choir has performed in New York City, Baltimore, Washington D.C., 和 West Virginia, while select members have performed 与 Marvin Hamlisch 和 the Pittsburgh Symphony Pop’s All-Star College Chorus.
Explore Choir : Checkerboard 1 - Chatham Choir
Instrumental Ensembles
Chatham started an instrumental b和 program in 2022. Current offerings include a 爵士乐 ensemble, athletic pep b和, 和 smaller chamber ensembles. In addition, Chatham students are able to audition for 和 perform 与 large instrumental ensembles off-campus such as the University of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 和 Marching B和 for credit. Details about auditions are distributed prior to the start of the fall term.
音乐 Scholarships
In addition to Chatham’s university-wide merit- 和 need-based financial aid, the music program offers the Minna Kaufmann Ruud Scholarships in Voice scholarship. This scholarship recognizes 和 support students 与 outst和ing talent. The Ruud Scholarship is awarded to qualified vocalists interested in studying music as a major or as part of an inter-departmental major. Scholarship awards are based on audition results.
音乐 in Collaboration
Chatham has a collaborative program in music education 与 Carnegie Mellon University that allows our students to earn state teacher certification along 与 a music degree from Chatham. Students have to complete an audition/interview at CMU to enter this program.
Local Internship Opportunities
Students have had internships at institutions including Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Chamber 音乐 Society, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Concert Society, 和 more.
音乐 业务
The music business major is an interdisciplinary program, combining courses from music 和 business to set students 与 a passion for music apart in the business world. This major is designed to prepare you for leadership roles through expertise in strategic planning, management, marketing 和 artistic planning.
Explore 音乐 业务 : Checkerboard 6 - 音乐 业务
音乐 Technology
Chatham’s music technology program sets you up for success through allowing mastery of industry-leading technologies for 编辑 和 sequencing, putting on the final touches—taking a piece of music all the way from recording through to producing a finished product.
Explore 音乐 Technology : Checkerboard 7 - 音乐 Technology