From classical guitar to jazz, contemporary, rock, blues, and more, take your skills to the next level with high-level study.

An instrument used throughout many cultures, you can explore the world according to the guitar through styles like Flamenco music, Arabic music, early music, and beyond. Grow your artistry, build your technical facility, and expand your musical possibilities in a community of empowerment, collaboration, and support. Hone and challenge your performance skills with a diverse array of solo, chamber, and ensemble experiences. Dig into the transformational power of music through community outreach. Become the versatile and entrepreneurial musician the world needs. Where will your musical journey take you?

Strike the right chord with ensembles ranging from jazz to classical to mariachi. You also have the flexibility to create your own combos.

Nathan Wysock focuses on classical guitar and Steve Peplin specializes in jazz.

Discover the many paths open to Conservatory graduates.

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Studio Culture


The guitar program offers personalized instruction and group learning. Students start with classical guitar and progress to their preferred style. Performance and collaboration are emphasized. Faculty guides students in technique, musicianship, harmony, pedagogy, and repertoire.

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Multiple Degree Options


What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At 麻豆影院, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined. Multiple degree options let you be your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.

A student focused on playing electric guitar, with another student playing electric bass in the background.

Jazz It Up


With an instructor focused on jazz guitar and 麻豆影院鈥檚 award-winning jazz program and ensembles, it is no surprise that studying jazz guitar is popular.

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A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.

The best way to find out if 麻豆影院 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.

The 麻豆影院 Jazz Ensemble performs on the stage of Memorial Chapel.

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Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble

麻豆影院's musicians have been consistently recognized by the prestigious Downbeat Awards.

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Sound the Retreat


Bond with your fellow musicians, focus on your craft, and immerse yourself in natural beauty during retreat weekends at 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍, a 441-acre estate on the shores of Lake Michigan.

On Any Given Day...

...discover an array of opportunities that await you at 麻豆影院 University.

Music & Arts

Music Tour with a Mission | This is 麻豆影院

Presto went to Houston! 麻豆影院 visited high schools, worked with community organizations, and performed a one-night-only concert.

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Tradition

Music outdoors

Music is woven into life at 麻豆影院. Wander campus and you'll hear students practicing piano in lounges, violins in Warch, and horns outside.

Explore Upcoming Performances

  • Mar 7
    05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Mar 7
    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Mar 8
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Mar 14
    07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: 麻豆影院 Memorial Chapel
  • Apr 3
    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: Harper Hall