{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-10-22T17:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:09:35","slug":"music","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-performing-arts\/music\/","title":{"rendered":"Performing Arts &#8211; Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Where Sound Becomes Expression<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the music concentration offers a dynamic and supportive environment where students develop as performers, composers, scholars, and creative thinkers. Rooted in the liberal arts, the program blends rigorous musical training with intellectual exploration\u2014encouraging students to engage deeply with music as both a discipline and a cultural force. Whether studying classical repertoire, composing original works, or experimenting with electronic sound, students benefit from close faculty mentorship, small ensemble experiences, and access to practice rooms, recording facilities, and performance spaces. Here, music is more than a skill\u2014it\u2019s a way of thinking, connecting, and creating with purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54197379536_de3da77d82_o-scaled-e1761152967899.jpg\" width=\"1737\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54197379536_de3da77d82_o-scaled-e1761152967899.jpg 1737w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54197379536_de3da77d82_o-scaled-e1761152967899-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54197379536_de3da77d82_o-scaled-e1761152967899-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54197379536_de3da77d82_o-scaled-e1761152967899-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54197379536_de3da77d82_o-scaled-e1761152967899-1536x1273.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1737px) 100vw, 1737px\" alt=\"A conductor stands at a podium in front of an orchestra on stage, with musicians holding various instruments and seated in rows.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/performing-arts\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Performing Arts Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>Performing Arts Major with a Music Concentration  <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Music Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#musical-arts-administration\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>Musical Arts Administration<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/performing-arts\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Music<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><h3 class=\"topText\">100%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of music majors complete a capstone project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">89%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of students participate in internships, international experiences and undergraduate research<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Student to faculty ratio gives you the personal attention you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54208727970_a43524192a_o-scaled-e1753098701476.jpg\" width=\"1293\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54208727970_a43524192a_o-scaled-e1753098701476.jpg 1293w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54208727970_a43524192a_o-scaled-e1753098701476-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54208727970_a43524192a_o-scaled-e1753098701476-919x1024.jpg 919w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/54208727970_a43524192a_o-scaled-e1753098701476-768x855.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1293px) 100vw, 1293px\" title=\"54208727970_a43524192a_o\" alt=\"A choir of singers in formal attire performs on stage, directed by a conductor in a black sequined outfit.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Performing Arts <strong>Music Concentration<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The performing arts music concentration at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland provides students with a strong foundation in music theory, history, performance, and creative practice. Whether focusing on classical performance, composition, or interdisciplinary exploration, students gain technical skills and critical insight through small classes, personalized instruction, and hands-on experiences. The program emphasizes both individual artistry and collaboration, encouraging students to engage with music as a form of expression, inquiry, and cultural understanding. With access to well-equipped facilities and frequent performance opportunities, students graduate prepared to pursue advanced study, professional work in music, or to integrate their musical background into a variety of careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Performing Arts, Music Concentration, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Performing Arts, Music Concentration  Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Performing Arts, Music Concentration  Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Performing Arts, Music Concentration, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Performing Arts, Music Concentration \" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Performing Arts, Music Concentration <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Music <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"10\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Music minor at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland allows students to deepen their musical knowledge and skills while pursuing another major. With coursework in music theory, history, and performance, the minor offers a flexible and enriching path for those who want to continue their musical development in a liberal arts setting. Whether you sing, play an instrument, compose, or simply love to engage with music intellectually, the program supports creative growth and artistic expression through small classes, dedicated faculty, and performance opportunities. It\u2019s an ideal complement to majors across the arts, sciences, and humanities..<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Music Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Music Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Music Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Music Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Music Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Music Minor<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-7.45.11\u202fAM-e1753098455431.png\" width=\"1362\" height=\"1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-7.45.11\u202fAM-e1753098455431.png 1362w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-7.45.11\u202fAM-e1753098455431-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-7.45.11\u202fAM-e1753098455431-1024x793.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-7.45.11\u202fAM-e1753098455431-768x595.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1362px) 100vw, 1362px\" title=\"Screenshot 2025-07-21 at 7.45.11\u202fAM\" alt=\"A person with long blonde hair is playing a silver flute indoors, focusing intently on the instrument.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"musical-arts-administration\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/52769147528_95a852e731_o.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/52769147528_95a852e731_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/52769147528_95a852e731_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/52769147528_95a852e731_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/52769147528_95a852e731_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"A person in a cap adjusts a stage light fixture in a dark indoor setting, focusing on positioning the equipment overhead.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Musical Arts <strong>Administration<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Musical Arts Administration minor at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland combines artistic passion with real-world management skills. Designed for students interested in the behind-the-scenes operations of the music and performing arts industries, this interdisciplinary program blends coursework in music, business, and public relations. Students explore topics such as event planning, arts marketing, nonprofit management, and cultural policy while gaining hands-on experience through internships and campus performances. Whether aiming to run a theater, manage a symphony, or support arts outreach, this minor prepares students to become creative leaders in the vibrant world of arts administration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Musical Arts Administration Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Musical Arts Administration  Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Musical Arts Administration  Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Musical Arts Administration Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Musical Arts Administration \" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Musical Arts Administration <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"18\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Academic Music Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-prefix=\"MUSC\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Academic Music Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Performing Arts Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-prefix=\"PERF\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Performing Arts Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-3\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Applied Music Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-prefix=\"MUSA\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Applied Music Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the National Public Honors College, St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland empowers music students to pursue their passion with intellectual rigor, creative freedom, and purpose. The music concentration reflects the Honors College Promise by offering close mentorship, opportunities for original composition and performance, and an interdisciplinary approach that connects music to history, culture, and innovation. Whether performing on stage, exploring global musical traditions, or composing new works, students are challenged to think critically, listen deeply, and contribute meaningfully to the artistic and academic community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/53523711197_c82d399ca3_o.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/53523711197_c82d399ca3_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/53523711197_c82d399ca3_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/53523711197_c82d399ca3_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/210\/2025\/07\/53523711197_c82d399ca3_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Close-up of violinists playing in an orchestra, with one musician\u2019s hand and sheet music in clear focus.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-performing-arts\/performance-opportunities\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Performance Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-music\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"The music part of the Performing Arts Center is really really amazing. We've been practicing in both the Recital hall and the actual Auditorium and both spaces have been designed for music and sound...It's so great to be in the new building.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Kathryn C '24<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Our music major graduates regularly go on to study at top graduate programs in performance, composition, musicology, or arts management, and then into interesting music careers. Students interested in education have entered our Masters in Teaching program and are working in schools throughout Maryland (and beyond). Others have found their own paths as instrument makers or technicians, self-employed music teachers, or combining making music on their own terms with employment outside of music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-performing-arts\/careers-in-music\/\">Careers in Music<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-music\/#grad-school\">Graduate School<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row smcm-story\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/stories\/be-star-lexi-lygoumenos-10\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Alexis%20Lygoumenos%20%281%29.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Be the Star with Lexi Lygoumenos &#039;10 &raquo;<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget 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alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Environmental Studies Collaborative Artworks in Gallery Show<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/professor-music-jeff-silberschlag-invited-judge-wammies\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/02\/Jeff-Silberschlag-portrait.JPG.webp?itok=4lRZYBns\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Professor of Music Jeff Silberschlag Invited to Judge Wammies<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/performing-arts-students-present-region-2-actf-conference-win-competition\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/01\/IMG_5709--1-.jpeg.webp?itok=MAhsw7Vv\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Performing Arts Students Present at Region 2 ACTF Conference, Win Competition<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-13-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=66\">More Music News<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-wrapper\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-container\"><h2>Connect with Your Program Chairs<\/h2><p class=\"smcm-dh-info\">All the faculty here at St. Mary's College of Maryland want to help you explore your interests and set you up for success. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-04\/Macbeth%202019_0.jpeg\" width=\"3384\" height=\"2240\" alt=\"A person directing outdoors surrounded by two student actors. Photo credit Chloe Colvin.\" class=\"restdept66\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/amy-steiger\">Amy Steiger<\/a><p>she\/they<\/p><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Associate Professor of Theater<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:alsteiger@smcm.edu\">alsteiger@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/SterlingLambert.jpeg\" width=\"1947\" height=\"1926\" alt=\"A man wearing glasses is outside smiling.\" class=\"restdept66\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/sterling-lambert\">Sterling Lambert<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Professor of Music - Music History and Theory<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:jslambert@smcm.edu\">jslambert@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the music concentration offers a dynamic and supportive environment where students develop as performers, composers, scholars, and creative thinkers. 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