Meet Our Students
At the University at Buffalo’s Department of Music, our students combine talent, creativity, and dedication to achieve remarkable growth as musicians and scholars. From diverse backgrounds, they share a passion for music and a drive to excel.
- Personalized Mentorship: Small class sizes and close faculty relationships allow students to thrive academically and artistically.
- World-Class Facilities: From the acoustically designed Slee and Baird Halls to cutting-edge recording studios, UB provides students with the tools they need to succeed.
- Professional Opportunities: Students regularly collaborate with leading composers, performers, and ensembles, gaining real-world experience while building their portfolios.
- Vibrant Community: With a strong connection to Buffalo's rich music scene, students engage with the city’s arts and culture, performing at local venues and events.
Hear directly from them about why UB is the perfect place to pursue a world-class music education and how the department supports their artistic and academic journeys.
The College Ambassadors are outstanding students nominated by their department to represent the department at campus and community events.
Bob Bartolotta
(he/him)
Major: Combined Music MusB/Music Education EdM
Minor: Spanish
Campus/community involvement: UB Chamber Singers, UB Symphony Orchestra, UB Jazz Choir, UB Club Soccer, Buffalo Master Chorale
Fun fact: I love musical theatre and have played roles in productions on campus!
What do you like best about your department?
The thing that I love about the music department at UB is most definitely the faculty and professors. Everyone is incredibly welcoming and even though the department is relatively small, it is thriving and there is so much talent amongst the faculty and the students. It's the professors that I worked with here that helped me decide that I wanted to truly focus on my passion for music.
Become part of our supportive, inspiring community of musicians and scholars. To learn more about our programs or to connect with a current student, contact us at mus-info@buffalo.edu. Your journey in music starts here! 🎶