{"id":172,"date":"2018-04-03T17:18:52","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T17:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/music\/?page_id=172"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:54:10","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/music\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Music Department at Keene State College!<\/h2>\n

MISSION STATEMENT:<\/p>\n

The Keene State College Music Department’s mission is to promote comprehensive training in music within a liberal-arts setting, thereby preparing students for a purposeful and fulfilling life. We offer a rigorous high-quality, conservatory-level curriculum that develops every student’s talents and perspectives, and allows them to achieve their fullest potential as musicians and educators.<\/p>\n

Keene State College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), serving as the only liberal arts institution in northern New England with this distinction for academic rigor and musical excellence.<\/p>\n

Our 30+ faculty<\/a> members hail from across the globe and offer a variety of classes, ensembles, and lessons that support our Music\u00a0degree programs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are an active, multi-faceted program offering over 70 events<\/a> per year, supporting more than 20 ensembles<\/a>, and offering one-on-one lessons across all vocal and instrumental categories. We serve over 500 students in the College’s Integrative Studies Program, offering an interesting array of topics such as Music Cultures of the World and Avant Rock.<\/p>\n

We love teaching in the Cheshire Academy for Lifelong Learning<\/a>, collaborating with community organizations such as MoCo Arts<\/a> and Apple Hill<\/a>, and bringing in guest artists from around the world who work with our students in lessons and master classes.<\/p>\n

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Many of our faculty, as well as our highest-achieving students, are members of the Kappa Pi chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda, the national music honor society. We also host active student chapters of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).<\/p>\n

Students interested in becoming a music major or minor will need to pass an audition<\/a>. Prospective students interested in the Music program can join us for a Shadow Day<\/a>!\u00a0 We’ll match you with a current music major student who best matches your areas of expertise.\u00a0 It’s a great way to spend a “day in the life” of a music student – and we think you’ll like what you see!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Keene State College has embarked on a campaign to become an All Steinway School! This designation\u00a0 reflects the high caliber of our Music program and underscores the College\u2019s commitment to offer a superior liberal arts education. With a top notch faculty and a competitive, conservatory-style curriculum, we are committed to achieving musical excellence. Help us reach our goal by contributing to the All Steinway, All Together<\/em><\/a> campaign.<\/p>\n

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Keene State Musi<\/strong>c in the news<\/strong><\/h5>\n