The Department of Music

Founded in 1918, Wayne State University's Department of Music has earned a reputation for excellence in the US and abroad. Many members of the music faculty, including musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and some of the area's finest jazz and vocal artists, have toured throughout the world as performers, clinicians, conductors and composers. Likewise, students in the department's ensembles have won international competitions, toured Europe and Asia, and enjoyed repeated invitations to perform at major festivals and conferences. The department also is known for its preparation of music educators.

The Department of Music collaborates with Michigan's finest professional musical institutions, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theatre and the Chamber Music Society of Detroit. As a result of these partnerships, students perform with professionals, take workshops from internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy programs of the highest quality. Given the opportunities offered by the Department of Music, it is not surprising that alumni have gone on to achieve prominence as performers, recording artists, composers and educators.

Department of Music
Wayne State University
4841 Cass Ave., Rm. 1321 Old Main
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Phone: (313) 577-1795 Fax: (313) 577-5420
music@wayne.edu