Our celebrated graduate composition program offers students space to mature and evolve in an atmosphere that encourages musical and technological experimentation.
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.
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.
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.
The extended work for orchestra, vocal soloists, and electronics, has received substantial critical attention this year, due in part to the recent release of a stunning recording of the work by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project.
Professor Eric Huebner’s new Album, Désordre, documents his long-standing commitment to the music of Hungarian Composer György Ligeti. The album, recently released by New Focus Recordings and underwritten by the Classical Recording Foundation, is a tour de force of astounding technical prowess and brilliant musical insight. It features Ligeti’s first two books of piano etudes, along with his Horn Trio.
The Department of Music at the University of Buffalo is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Learn more about our policies on our diversity and inclusion page.
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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.
Jon Nelson discusses the concert band's thought-provoking repertoire and professional work ethic, and the importance of establishing a musical presence in Buffalo.
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.
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."
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.
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.