Undergraduate Programs in Music at Columbia University
Undergraduate Programs in Music at Columbia University
The Departments of Music at Columbia University and Barnard College offer undergraduate courses and programs of study (major or concentration) for the four following schools: Columbia College, Barnard College, General Studies, and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. We also offer a joint degree program with the Juilliard School for highly qualified musicians.
Please see the drop-down menus in the right sidebar for detailed descriptions of course and other requirements for music majors or concentrators in each of these schools.
Music in Columbia College
Prof. Brad Garton (garton@columbia.edu) -- Director of Undergraduate Studies for Columbia College, 2009-10
The Departments of Music at Columbia University and Barnard College offer undergraduate courses and programs of study (major or concentration) for the four following schools: Columbia College, Barnard College, General Studies, and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. We also offer a joint degree program with the Juilliard School for highly qualified musicians.
Please see the drop-down menus in the right sidebar for detailed descriptions of course and other requirements for music majors or concentrators in each of these schools.
Music in Columbia College
Prof. Brad Garton (garton@columbia.edu) -- Director of Undergraduate Studies for Columbia College, 2009-10
Columbia College is a liberal arts college for men and women. It was founded in 1754, and currently has 3,700 students, making it the smallest college in the Ivy League. Students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The cornerstone of a Columbia College education is its core curriculum, a body of required courses in literature, philosophy, history, music, art, and science, all taught in seminar-style classes. View the Columbia College Bulletin for detailed information on courses and major/concetration requirements.
Music in Barnard College
Professor Gail Archer (Barnard), Music Major Adviser for Barnard College (garcher@barnard.edu)
Barnard College is a liberal arts college for women. It was founded in 1889, and has been affiliated to Columbia University since that time. It currently has 264 faculty and 2,200 students, who come from all parts of the United States and 40 foreign countries. Students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The College has a distribution requirement and departmental majors and minors. Barnard students may enroll in most liberal arts courses offered by Columbia University.
Music in the School of General Studies
Professor Giuseppe Gerbino (gg2024@columbia.edu), Departmental Adviser for General Studies, 2009-10
The School of General Studies is a liberal arts school for students whose education since high school has been interrupted by at least a year. Its students earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. In both cases, the majority of points of credit must be in liberal arts subjects. The School has a set of core courses and a distribution requirement, as well as departmental majors and minors.
Music in the School of Engineering and Applied Science
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) traces its origins back to 1864, and became a separate engineering school in 1926. It offers programs to both undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree, in which music courses can play a significant part.
Important Note on Undergraduate Admissions (Columbia College)
If you are considering applying to Columbia College and have a specific interest in music (whether as a potential major or not), please contact the College Admissions Office with all initial inquiries. The Music Department's office staff and faculty members cannot advise or answer questions on the specifics of the admissions process, and we do not interview or audition College applicants in person. We are happy to answer questions about our curriculum and the performance opportunities we provide. Most inquiries about the admissions process should be addressed to: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Columbia College
Email: ugrad-ask@columbia.edu Phone: 212-854-2522
Office Address: 212 Hamilton Hall
Music in Barnard College
Professor Gail Archer (Barnard), Music Major Adviser for Barnard College (garcher@barnard.edu)
Barnard College is a liberal arts college for women. It was founded in 1889, and has been affiliated to Columbia University since that time. It currently has 264 faculty and 2,200 students, who come from all parts of the United States and 40 foreign countries. Students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The College has a distribution requirement and departmental majors and minors. Barnard students may enroll in most liberal arts courses offered by Columbia University.
Music in the School of General Studies
Professor Giuseppe Gerbino (gg2024@columbia.edu), Departmental Adviser for General Studies, 2009-10
The School of General Studies is a liberal arts school for students whose education since high school has been interrupted by at least a year. Its students earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. In both cases, the majority of points of credit must be in liberal arts subjects. The School has a set of core courses and a distribution requirement, as well as departmental majors and minors.
Music in the School of Engineering and Applied Science
The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) traces its origins back to 1864, and became a separate engineering school in 1926. It offers programs to both undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree, in which music courses can play a significant part.
Columbia/Juilliard School Joint Degree Program
Exceptionally talented Columbia College and Barnard College students
have access to instrumental and voice instruction at Juilliard. For
information on the two programs, described below, Columbia College
students should contact David Buckwald (db2326@columbia.edu
or 212-854-1975), and Barnard College students should contact Rebeca
Gomez Palacio, Associate Director of Admission, at rpalacio@barnard.edu or 212-854-2014).
Students should also refer to information available on the Juilliard website.
Students should also refer to information available on the Juilliard website.
Click here to learn more about our relationship with the Juilliard School.
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