We are an innovative, contemporary institution dedicated to providing tomorrow's musicians with a superior education and viable career training within the changing musical landscape of the 21st century.

Three musicians at the University Orchestra's "All You Need is Love!” Valentine's Day concert. Image by Tory Germann

Our mission is to provide students with superior music education that will prepare them for meaningful careers in the profession. The Music Department is one of the largest departments in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Learn more about the Music Department.

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Shadow Day 2023

Join us on Thursday February 23, 2023 for our annual Shadow Day! Visit our webpage for Shadow Day information.

Musical Outreach

Meet Our Students & Alumni

  • Cristian Ramos Delgado
    Cristian Ramos Delgado
    Music and Theatre Arts

    Cristian Ramos Delgado sang his way into a job with an a cappella group.

  • Sean Patterson
    Sean Patterson
    Sound Recording Technology

    For this sound recording technology grad, it’s all between the ears.

  • Thomas McGurk
    Thomas McGurk
    Music

    A graduate of the Sound Recording Technology Program, Thomas McGurk '91 owns his own studio and is a seven-time Emmy award winner.

  • Kripa Joseph
    Kripa Joseph
    Peace and Conflict Studies

    Honors student Kripa Joseph is earning her B.A. and M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies in four years, while minoring in music and pursuing internships that promote diversity and respect among cultures.

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    Sound Recording Technology Alumni Share Wealth of Experiences

    Six graduates of UMass Lowell’s Sound Recording Technology program returned to UMass Lowell to share their range of career experiences as professionals and celebrate the program’s 40th anniversary.
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    Symphonic Band Camp Hits High Note Celebrating 25 Years

    UMass Lowell’s Mary Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp celebrated 25 years of curating students’ passion for music, capped off by the camp’s first-ever performance at Symphony Hall in Boston.
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