Overview

Around the core curriculum of Music programme from Earlham College are many options that allow students to individualize their study of music within the department. Whereas the music studies program provides you with a solid liberal arts grounding in music, the Music major—with its various concentrations—gives more focused preparation for graduate schools or other pursuits.

Global perspectives through music

Opportunities for student-faculty collaboration abound. If you’re interested in ethnomusicology, you’ll receive an unusual degree of early training in this field (unique for undergraduate programs).

Key facts

Computer musicians get significant hands-on experience with many technologies; we place a special emphasis on creating new works for interactive live performance and are in the process of building a Eurorack system for analog electronic music exploration.

The popular music specialist engages with you across the campus in ways that deeply enrich and will broaden your understanding of music in relationship to modern society. Instrumentalists and singers can expect expert instruction on their instrument or voice.

In addition, the Earlham music program aligns itself with the College’s Principles and Practices.

The course seeks to develop musicians who are socially conscious and emotionally aware, able to play and think about music from a standpoint of both inner stillness and outward concern for the planet and its people.

Careers and opportunities

Recent graduates have been admitted to graduate programs in music education, music composition and other areas at institutions such as Indiana University Bloomington and Wayne State University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory & Musicianship

Music Theory and Musicianship: Composition, Analysis, and Ear Training

Making Music with Computers

Thinking and Writing about Music

Ethnomusicology: Methods & Issues

Choral Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Early action deadlines: Nov. 1, Dec. 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Although Earlham does not have specific entrance requirements, most successful applicants have completed a minimum of:

4 credits of English, such as literature, grammar or composition

3 credits of mathematics, such as algebra, geometry, pre-calculus or calculus

2 credits of social sciences, such as government, economics, sociology, history or similar topics

2 credits of sciences, such as biology, chemistry or physics

2 credits of world languages, including a second language that is not your native language

Grades in academic classes

Earlham takes your cumulative grade point average into consideration when reviewing your application.

Other decision-making factors

Leadership experience, extracurricular involvement, community service and work experience.

International applications must also be able to meet the minimum level of family financial support.

English proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

53010 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53010 USD per year during 48 months.
National

53010 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53010 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

53010 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53010 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Richmond

871 - 1410 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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