Music

The Music Conservatory is the heart of the musical arts at Kean University. Kean music students become part of the Conservatory, exploring musical culture, developing musical knowledge and performance skills, and pursuing paths in performance and education.

Through highly individualized instruction, students build strong relationships with faculty mentors and peers. Students perform masterworks in a variety of Conservatory ensembles, and benefit from the wealth of talent found near Kean in the New York metropolitan area. Some of the finest performers, scholars and artists - a world-class faculty - enrich Conservatory offerings.

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Kean University's Music Conservatory has a strong reputation for the preparation of musicians and teachers, and an excellent record for placing and directing graduates toward careers in performance, composition, education or advanced studies.

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Kean Music Conservatory performance — Kean University Music Conservatory ensembles perform and tour with masterworks.

What You Learn

Create a solid foundation for professional success in performance or education
Develop the artistry, skills and knowledge of a professional musician
Learn in master classes taught by renowned faculty, acclaimed performers and guest artists
Utilize technology for composition and education
Become part of an inspired creative community of nurturing mentors and collaborators
Study and perform masterworks in Kean's state-of-the-art Enlow Recital Hall and at unique off-campus events

You can choose to pursue a degree in music, performance or teacher education. You can also minor in music to enhance your studies in your chosen major.

Audition Requirement

Becoming a Music Major

Faculty

Kean University Music Conservatory Handbook - 2021-2023

Degree programs:

B.A in Music

A liberal arts degree for those who seek a well-rounded balance of studies, including other disciplines.

B.A. Curriculum Sheet

B.M. in Music Performance (with an emphasis in Pedagogy)

An intensive degree with emphasis on performance and pedagogy, preparing students for careers as performers and/or private studio instructors.

B.M. Curriculum Sheet

For information about the Teacher Certification Track, please click here.

B.M. in Music Education

Study within a professional music conservatory setting that prepares you to perform and teach

Other programs you might be interested in

Studying music at Kean University allowed me to learn more about myself as a person and musician. It also gave me a sense of community. I never felt alone in our music department because of how supportive our students and professors are. I aspire to be a choral conductor and our choir director here at Kean allowed me to conduct our choir, along with an orchestra full of professionals for our Spring concert."

Makiah Robinson

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At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to get involved in clubs and organizations, study abroad at our campus in China or elsewhere, and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.