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number of our music alumni has been on an upward swing for some time.
This
growth in enrollment has resulted both from an increased awareness
of and interest in music at the University. It has also resulted from
the new directions our program has taken, especially during the past
decade. These have included developing strengths in Critical
and Comparative Studies in Music, and in Composition (especially using
new technologies) as well as strengthening and broadening student
performance opportunities. Moreover, we have recently instituted the first
Ph.D. program in music in the history of the Commonwealth.
Because of the balance provided by the University's liberal arts training, many of our alumni are thriving, whether they have gone on to advanced training in music, to music-related jobs, or to other fields. Recent graduates have gone on to other institutions such as Stanford, UCLA, and Juilliard to further their work in music. Some have opted for careers in administration, communications, and digital media and technology. We are extremely proud to have interacted with so many University students through music. If
you are an alumnus/alumna of the McIntire Department of Music, we would
love to hear from you. We appreciate your continued support and concern for music at Virginia and invite you to become an alumni supporter of our program. |
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