# Music

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The concentration in Music integrates theory, history, ethnomusicology, technology, composition, and performance.

Degree Type

A.B.

department

[Department of Music](https://music.brown.edu/)

[More Information](https://music.brown.edu/undergraduate)

[All Programs](https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs)

CIP Code

50.0901ℹ

The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.

[Current STEM Eligible CIP Codes](https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/additional-resources/eligible-cip-codes-for-the-stem-opt-extension)

- [Cogut Center](https://www.brown.edu/academics/humanities/)
- [Theatre Arts and Performance Studies](https://www.brown.edu/academics/theatre-arts-performance-studies/)

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# Music

The concentration in Music integrates theory, history, ethnomusicology, technology, composition, and performance.

Upon completing two foundational courses in theory and musicianship, concentrators have the flexibility to craft an intellectual pathway based on their particular interests and goals. The curriculum is supported by the Orwig Music Library, a state-of-the-art facility with holdings of over 40,000 books and scores and an equal number of sound and video recordings. Concentrators are encouraged to participate in one or more of the departmentally sponsored performing organizations: Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Wind Symphony, Chamber Music Performance, Electroacoustic Ensemble, Sacred Harp/Shape-Note Singing, Old-time String Band, Javanese Gamelan, or Ghanaian Drumming.

- [List of requirements](https://bulletin.brown.edu/the-college/concentrations/musc)
- [Honors website](http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Music/undergraduate/honorsguidelines.html)

## Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

- Master general music skills
- Develop an understanding of basic music theory
- Study historical, social, and technological approaches to music and music-making
- Explore flexible pathways through creative work, performance, and/or scholarship
- Enhance their performing ability
- Complete a significant creative or scholarly capstone project

## Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)

Student Leaders: Pascale Carvalho, Eitan Frank, Ella Vermut, Mariana Joyce, Ziqi Fang, Paola Alvarado

[Visit DUG website](https://wiki.brown.edu/confluence/display/musicdug/Home)

## Graduating Class

| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2021 | 26 | 9 |
| 2022 | 25 | 6 |
| 2023 | 34 | 11 |
| 2024 | 30 | 8 |
| 2025 | 42 | 7 |

Music alumni have entered a variety of industries, including sound design, graphic design, education, computer and video game design, clinical psychology. Many have become composers and have entered other area in the music industry. Concentrators in Music have also pursued careers in education, law, medicine, and business.

What are Music concentrators doing…

The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.

- [Eric Nathan](mailto:Eric_Nathan@brown.edu)

- [Saleem Abboud Ashkar](mailto:saleem_abboud_ashkar@brown.edu)
- [Genevieve Allotey-Pappoe](mailto:genevieve_allotey-pappoe@brown.edu)
- [Anthony Cheung](mailto:Anthony_Cheung@brown.edu)
- [Emily Dolan](mailto:Emily_Dolan@brown.edu)
- [Dana Gooley](mailto:Dana_Gooley@brown.edu)
- [Louis Jodry](mailto:Louis_Jodry_V@brown.edu)
- [Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo](mailto:Enongo_Lumumba-Kasongo@brown.edu)
- [James Moses](mailto:James_Moses@brown.edu)
- [Eric Nathan](mailto:Eric_Nathan@brown.edu)
- [Ed Osborn](mailto:Ed_Osborn@brown.edu)
- [Marc Perlman](mailto:Marc_Perlman@brown.edu)
- [Jena Root](mailto:jena_root@brown.edu)
- [Joseph Rovan](mailto:Joseph_Rovan@brown.edu)
- [Mark Seto](mailto:Mark_Seto@brown.edu)
- [Mark Steinbach](mailto:Mark_Steinbach@brown.edu)
- [Michael Steinberg](mailto:Michael_Steinberg@brown.edu)
- [Ivan Tan](mailto:Ivan_Tan@brown.edu)
- [Joshua Tucker](mailto:Christopher_Joshua_Tucker@brown.edu)
- [Timo Vollbrecht](mailto:timo_vollbrecht@brown.edu)
- [Lu Wang](mailto:Lu_Wang1@brown.edu)