Highlands University New Mexico

The Music program provides a foundation in music theory, piano skills, ear training, and music history for students who choose an area of specialization such as Music Technology, Vocal Performance, Piano, or Education. Each week, students support each other in a familial atmosphere of performance in their chosen area of study at Convocation events. The Music Building has choral, instrumental, and technology spaces for group and individual practice. Music majors have 24/7 access to the piano/computer lab, the recording studios, and practice rooms.

Music majors, non-majors, and community members participate in Highlands’ Concert Choir, Madrigal Choir, Jazz Ensemble, HU Singers’ musical theater productions, and the student Mariachi Club. Each semester, recitals, concerts, and musical theater productions are presented in the historic Ilfeld Theater on campus. (Additional fees may apply for specific courses.)

New Mexico Highlands’ music program is open to students with any background in music, with no auditions required. Our graduates have entered Master’s programs and professional careers in music, but may have started at Highlands with little experience in music. Recent graduates of New Mexico Highlands’ music program have worked in a variety of music fields including professional performance, studio production, and as educators.