Department of Music

Percussionist, Phil O'Banion, meets with students from Ingrid Arauco's Music 266 Composition class where he performs music the students wrote. (l-r) Ingrid Arauco, Damon Motz-Storey, Phil O'Banion, Mason Emmert, Samuel Walter, Luis Rivas.

Associate Professor of Music Heidi Jacob, conductor, leading students in the Bi-College Orchestra.(2013)

There are many ways in which Haverford is an ideal place to pursue your musical interests in the context of a challenging liberal arts curriculum. Our academic courses offer a creative approach to music theory, our curriculum in music history deals with music in the social context and embraces world music and jazz, and our applied music program and ensembles give students abundant performance and frequent tour opportunities.

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Prospective Students

Music faculty members are happy to be contacted by prospective students. You are also welcome to schedule a visit to music classes and rehearsals. Check the Faculty Page for the faculty member in your area of interest.

All students who are interested in participating in music performance at Haverford or Bryn Mawr should complete an arts supplement with their application. Composers, too, are encouraged to submit samples of their work. Such samples allow the admissions office and music faculty to learn more about your musical skills and accomplishments. Follow the instructions on the Common Application for the arts supplement.

News

Olivia Colace BMC ’25 receives prestigious Watson Fellowship

Olivia Colace BMC ’25, has received a very prestigious Watson Fellowship and will be spending time with choral groups all over the world next year. Congratulations Olivia!
Faculty Focus: John C. Whitehead ’43 Professor of Humanities Richard Freedman

A leading scholar of music in the Renaissance, Freedman has spent the past decade exploring “the digital humanities rabbit hole.”