Wellesley College

The Music Department offers a highly regarded academic program and wide range of outstanding performance activities, creating an ideal environment for students to combine serious musical study with a traditional liberal arts curriculum.

For students who wish to undertake focused exploration of music history, theory, composition, ethnomusicology, digital media, experimental music, and performance practice, our academic curriculum includes programs for a music major or minor. For those who wish to take music as an elective, numerous course offerings require no special background.

Our department comprises three programs: the academic program; the performance program, which welcomes students of all levels to take lessons and participate in ensembles; and our concert series, which brings world-class musicians and artists to campus to present their work and engage directly with students.