Expand your range in the foothills of the Rockies.

Whether your passion is to teach, perform, compose, research or rethink music entirely, you belong at the CU Boulder College of Music. We develop multiskilled, multifaceted universal musicians who are equipped to participate in the 21^st century as artists and scholars; as broadly-based professionals with flexible career options; and as passionate, compassionate world citizens.

No two music careers will look the same, and your course of study should reflect your unique strengths and interests. Students at the CU Boulder College of Music receive close mentorship from industry-leading faculty, customize their curriculum via innovative degree and certificate options, and utilize the resources of a top research university – all in the most beautiful college town in America.

Fast facts:

• 550 total students
• 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• 99% BME job placement
• 25% of students pursue double majors
• 30+ ensembles in different genres
• 40+ Grammy awards + nominations

Degrees Offered

• Collaborative Piano (MM, DMA)

• Composition (BM, MM)

• Conducting (MM, DMA)

• General Music Studies (BA)

• Jazz Studies (BM, MM, DMA)

• Music Education (BME, MM, PhD)

• Music Production (BA) – NEW in Fall 2025!

• Music Theory (MM)

• Musical Theatre (BM, BFA)

• Musicology (BA, BM, PhD)

• Performance (BM, MM, DMA)

• Performance and Pedagogy (MM, DMA)

Certificates Offered 

• Music Entrepreneurship (*includes a business minor)

• Music Technology

• Music Theory

• Singing Health

• Arts Administration

Supplemental Programs

Our innovative supplemental programs, which are designed to support each musician’s holistic health and growth, include:

• Entrepreneurship Center for Music

• Musicians’ Wellness Program

• American Music Research Center

• Diverse Musicians’ Alliance

We invite you to visit our website, request information below, or contact our admissions team to learn more about becoming a Music Buff!