You'll have opportunities to explore many genres of music through ensembles large and small including orchestras, bands, chamber groups, and more.
Studio Culture
From starting your day with your fellow musicians during group warm-ups to performing with them in ensembles large and small, you'll be part of a close group dedicated to the respect and support of fellow horn players. MeetÌýyour individual goals while getting a comprehensive training that emphasizesÌýfundamental techniques and thorough musicianship. Gain knowledge of the natural horn, transposition, a broad range of repertoire, and historically informed performance practice. Focus on efficient sound production in all ranges and technique and fluency in the different styles from baroque to jazz to pop and more. Hone your skills through tutorials, practice, master classes, and performance.
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It’s a LUSH Life
You can make your own pop music video with the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Studio Horns (LUSH), perform at formal community events, or serenade the campus during a meal. There are so many opportunities to perform, from bands and orchestras to specialty horn ensembles. TheÌýÑî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Graduate Bayreuth Tuben Quintet (LGBTQ+)Ìýis designed to be the ultimate inclusive chamber music experience, celebrating underrepresented music and instruments while finding opportunities for socially conscious community performances.
Instruments of Your Success
Swiss alpenhorn. Wagner tuba. Natural horn. Discover and play a diverse array of horns. Gain perspective on how horn has evolved and developed.
The Power of Collaboration
What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined.ÌýMultiple degree options let youÌýbe your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.Ìý
Sound the Retreat
Bond with your fellow musicians, focus on your craft, and immerse yourself in natural beauty during retreat weekends atÌýµþÂáö°ù°ì±ô³Ü²Ô»å±ð²Ô, a 441-acre estate on the shores of Lake Michigan.
On Any Given Day...
...discover an array of opportunities that await you at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.
Find Your Voice at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Conservatory Voice Students share their connection with music and performance. From the stage to recording studio, students share how they find and develop their unique voice at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.
Music outdoors
Music is woven into life at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ. Wander campus and you'll hear students practicing piano in lounges, violins in Warch, and horns outside.
A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.
The best way to find out if Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is the university for you is by visiting.
Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.