Composition
8/22/19
Our celebrated graduate composition program offers students space to mature and evolve in an atmosphere that encourages musical and technological experimentation.
Historical Musicology
1/26/18
The Historical Musicology Program encourages students to explore the myriad avenues open in musical scholarship today. Training for graduate students is rigorous, demanding and specifically crafted to the needs of each students.
Music Theory
8/21/19
The graduate Music Theory program is one of the most successful in the U.S., with graduates now teaching at Yale, Temple, Swarthmore, Bowling Green, Ithaca College, American University, Arizona State and many other world-class institutions.
Performance
8/16/19
Music Performance students have opportunities to explore both traditional and contemporary music in an internationally recognized center for new music with a storied legacy of performing classical chamber music.
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Here is how you deepen your passion for music. As a member of our tight-knit community, you will have the opportunity to study music from a variety of practical, historical and theoretical perspectives while exploring a myriad of career opportunities. Our dynamic collection of courses, ensembles, lectures and festivals will push you to develop your interests and share your talents, guided by our world-renowned faculty.

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Future Students

  • Join Our Community
    2/7/18

    We welcome students with a wide range of musical ability and interests. Within our close-knit and supportive community of musical scholars, you'll have the freedom to develop your own unique voice.

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Faculty Spotlights

  • Jonathan Golove, 'cello
    11/8/17

    Jonathan Golove on working closely with students and visiting artists: "I think the greatest reward is interacting with people from a variety of traditions. It's really eye and mind-opening."

  • Jean Kopperud, clarinet
    11/16/17

    Jean Kopperud and students discuss the performance skills course, "On the Edge."

  • George Caldwell, piano
    11/16/17

    George Caldwell, director of the UB Jazz Ensembles, discusses his strategy of working with students, and sharing his experiences of making music with some of the great jazz performers of the 20th century.

  • Eric Huebner, piano
    11/8/17

    Eric Huebner discusses the Music in Buffalo's Historic Places series, and working with his students on musicality, interpretation, and guiding them toward more mature performances.

  • Tom Kolor, percussion
    11/16/17

    Tom Kolor discusses being "obsessed" with music, and the musical utopia he's found at UB.

  • John Nelson, trumpet
    11/8/17

    Jon Nelson discusses the concert band's thought-provoking repertoire and professional work ethic, and the importance of establishing a musical presence in Buffalo.

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Center for 21st Century Music

  • Contemporary Music
    2/8/18

    The Center for 21st Century Music frequently brings internationally recognized composers, performers and ensembles to collaborate with students, offering a variety of distinct and complementary perspectives. It's also home to June in Buffalo, one of the largest contemporary music festivals in the U.S.

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