Hastings College

Where can Music take you?

You can make more than music at Hastings College—you can make music your life. Study voice, strings, brass, music history, percussion and so much more in our incredible facilities—and participate in numerous choral and instrumental groups and ensembles, many of which travel the region and the world.

The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees include:

• Education (including instrumental and vocal endorsements)
• Performance
• Piano Pedagogy
• Music

The Hastings College Music Advantage

• Hastings College has one of only two private college accredited music programs in the state.
• Our nationally-renowned Music Department is known for quality programs, dedicated faculty and talented students.
• Choose from four different music majors with areas of focus from voice to violin and piano to piccolo to make your studies as narrow or broad as you desire.
• Hastings College has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1948.
• We are one of only 58 schools around the world to be named an All-Steinway School providing students and faculty with the best equipment possible for the study of music.
• Music scholarships are available for majors and non-majors.
• Take advantage of J-Term, our January interim period, to practice your skills around the world, explore a unique internship, or immerse yourself into an in-depth course on campus.

Hastings College Choral Ensembles:

• Concert Choir
• Singers (40-voice women’s chorale)
• Music Theatre Ensemble
• Chamber Choir
• Jazz Choir
• Men’s Chorus

Hastings College Instrumental Ensembles:

• Concert Band
• Marching Band
• Jazz Ensemble
• Orchestra (Hastings College students and residents of the city and surrounding area)
• Bell Choir
• Other options include: Brass Choir, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Choir, Woodwind Quintet, Flute Choir, Saxophone Quintet, Jazz Combo, Chamber Ensemble and String Quartet

See a sample schedule.