About Us

If music is an integral part of your life, you may be seeking a college that will nurture your talents, foster new musical interests and prepare you for an exciting musical life. The fine reputation of the University of St. Thomas Department of Music, blended with the vibrant artistic life of the Twin Cities, makes St. Thomas a top choice for music students from around the country. The University of St. Thomas Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Department of Music offers a wide variety programs.  Each program places an emphasis on quality music instruction that keeps pace with current research in pedagogy, performance and production.  Undergraduate students have a choice of five majors - The Bachelor of Music in performance and music education and the Bachelor of Arts in music, liturgical music, and music business.  Music scholarships are available based on musical performance and academic achievement.  Students have the opportunity to study with widely acclaimed faculty and studio instructors who ar well-known artists and teachers.  Music education students have the advantage of mentoring with graduates and current students of the Graduate Program in Music Education.

The Twin Cities Arts Scene

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul offer countless cultural venues and are home to the Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Guthrie Theater, Children’s Theater, the Schubert Club, Minnesota Contemporary Ensemble, Ordway Center for the performing Arts, Northrop Dance Series, Minnesota Museum of American Art, Science Museum of Minnesota, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Hennepin Theatre District. The Twin Cities also feature some of the finest church music programs in the country as well as a flourishing jazz and popular music scene.