Yamaha/Adams State
Sounds of Summer Camp

June 25-26

Featuring Bret Kuhn, clinician

Also:

James Doyle, Adams State

Bruce Anderson, Pikes Peak CC

Jonathan Latta, Ft. Lewis College

Eric Kruse, Freelance Marching Percussion Specialist

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Music at Adams State

is an active and vital program - committed to musical excellence within a small college environment.

Each year, more than 700 of the 3100 on-campus students participate in music through classes, lessons and performing ensembles.

Adams State is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Our programs feature:

  • Music scholarships available for music majors and minors
  • Outstanding faculty; 85% of full-time music faculty have earned doctoral degrees
  • Small class sizes and plenty of individual attention
  • Music majors and minors receive weekly 50-minute music lessons with music faculty, not graduate assistants
  • Over twelve high-quality ensembles available for participation
  • State-of-the-art music computer lab, housed in the music building
  • State-of-the-art recording studio
  • 200 seat recital hall

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Available Degrees

  • MA in Music Education (online)
  • BA in Music EducationBachelor of Arts in Music (Emphasis in Performance)
  • BA in Music (emphasis in Business)
  • BA in Music (Emphasis in Composition)
  • BA in Music (Emphasis in Liberal Arts)
  • Minor in Music (18 credit hours)

Potential Careers

  • Educator
  • Performer
  • Music business
  • Arts administration
  • Recording arts
  • Continued graduate studies

    • What sets us apart?

  • One of the lowest tuition rates in the state and region
  • General college scholarships available, including the "Experience Colorado" for non-residents
  • $500 Marching Band and $200 Pep Band stipends available for participation, regardless of major

    • Get involved!

    • National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
    • American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
    • Jazz Education Network (JEN)