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Mission Statement

The Department of Music promotes the practice, understanding and enjoyment of music in the university, offering a broad array of educational opportunities with specialization in composition, performance, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music technology.

Degree Programs

The Department of Music offers the following degree-granting programs:

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Changes to Spring 2020 Courses

Despite the limitations imposed upon us during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still thriving, learning, and creating. Find out more about how we are adapting!

Our Music classes move online...

Online Events for Spring

Our Spring concerts on campus have been canceled, but we will be presenting some events online. Check our Upcoming Events feed for more information.

Upcoming Events

Welcoming the Class of '24!

Congratulations to all students admitted to Stanford's Class of 2024! We invite you to explore the offerings in the Department of Music.

Upcoming Events

Mon

25

May

The Whistleblower of My Lai

5:00pm | online, MAP

Free

Mon

25

May

CANCELED - Vivian Chen, piano

7:30pm | Campbell Recital Hall, MAP

Tue

26

May

Composition Forum: Marcos Balter

5:00pm | online, MAP

Free

Wed

27

May

Lunchtime Music from MemChu (Virtual Gathering)

12:15pm | Online, MAP

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Latest News

The Department of Music salutes 2020 Deans' Award winners

May 22 2020 | 2020 Deans' Award winners

We would like to congratulate four winners of the 2020 Deans' Awards for Academic Achievement, each ...

Duruflé Requiem program from Memorial Church released

May 15 2020

Just released today, this new audio release featuring works by Duruflé is full of Stanford music ...

Ph.D. candidate Kelly Christensen receives Ingolf Dahl Award

May 3 2020 | Northern California Chapter of the American Musicological Society

Stanford Ph.D. candidate in Musicology Kelly Christensen is this year's recipient of the Ingolf ...

NPR's Tiny Desk Concert features Mahan Esfahani (Music, '05)

Apr 27 2020 | NPR: Tiny Desk Concert

Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani (Music, '05) appeared on a recently-aired episode of NPR's long- ...