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The Department of Music at the College of William and Mary hosts an esteemed group of scholars, composers, and performers and offers a multi-faceted program to undergraduate liberal arts students. The department seeks to teach music through its interrelated subdisciplines - music history, ethnomusicology, music theory, composition, and performance - within the context of a broader liberal arts cur

riculum. Our curriculum is grounded in classical music, world musics, and a full complement of American music (jazz, music and film, popular music, musical theatre, performance art). The department collectively values the contributions of all musical cultures and styles, and in any given semester offers courses that reflect this diversity.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CqHqX4J51/Wishing the Botetourt Chamber Singers and William & Mary Choir safe travels!...
05/20/2026

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Wishing the Botetourt Chamber Singers and William & Mary Choir safe travels!!!

The William & Mary Choir and The Botetourt Chamber Singers and thrilled to announce our international tour! We hope if you happen to be abroad you’ll join us for our concerts at any of our destinations!

The Music Department had its graduation ceremony this afternoon in the Music Arts Center Concert Hall. Congratulations ...
05/16/2026

The Music Department had its graduation ceremony this afternoon in the Music Arts Center Concert Hall. Congratulations to all! We wish you the very best and ask that you keep us posted about your achievements beyond W&M. ❤️

Several senior music majors presented their research at the Senior Symposium on May 1st in Comey Recital Hall. Those st...
05/14/2026

Several senior music majors presented their research at the Senior Symposium on May 1st in Comey Recital Hall. Those students are (l to r): Hollis Martin, Antonios Tsompanidis, Sophia DiBella, Dakota Kinsel, Anna Christian, Kayleigh MacDowell, and Sarah Schulte.

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05/14/2026

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🎶 Join us for an evening of incredible music! 🎺✨

The King of Glory congregation, WYO families, and friends are invited to a FREE public concert featuring the talented students of Dr. Christopher Espy! We’re especially excited that all six trombonists from Oops All Trombones! (WYO) will be performing. 🎵

The recital will also include solo performances with piano accompaniment and a special performance by the Doppio Trio. We would love to see our WYO community there supporting these amazing musicians!

Bring your family and enjoy a wonderful night of music and fellowship! 🎶💛

Students in MUSC 360 Musical Theatre Performance, taught by Professors Phaedra McNorton and Tiffany Haas were treated to...
05/01/2026

Students in MUSC 360 Musical Theatre Performance, taught by Professors Phaedra McNorton and Tiffany Haas were treated to a masterclass by legendary Broadway composer and lyricist, Stephen Schwartz this morning. The final project is a full production of Schwartz's Godspell in the Glenn Close Theatre tomorrow evening at 7:30pm.

Congratulations to senior Sarah Schulte for receiving the Excellence in Music award at the Evening of Excellence last ni...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to senior Sarah Schulte for receiving the Excellence in Music award at the Evening of Excellence last night! Sarah will start working towards a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology at the University of Toronto this fall.

It's One Tribe One Day! Support the Music Department here: https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/74800/donations/new?tc=...
04/29/2026

It's One Tribe One Day! Support the Music Department here:
https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/74800/donations/new?tc=88336

You may also wish to support one of our ensembles:

Appalachian Music Ensemble - 5532
Brazilian Music Ensemble - 5962
Crim Dell Saxophone Quartet - 6144
Early Music Ensemble - 1948
Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir - 5594
Jazz Ensemble - 3089
Kae Brown Memorial Symphony Orchestra Endowment - 3556
Middle Eastern Music Ensemble - 2664
W&M Choir Organization - 0556
W&M Wind Ensemble - 3334

And/or Scholarships:

Frances Breeze Scholarship Endowment - 3027
Gladys Iseman Clark Scholarship - 0332
Woodrow & Ruth Maynard Endowment for Music - 3230
Charles R Varner Scholarship - 1274
Dr. Michael A. Williamson Music Scholarship Fund - 4520
Nimmo Music Scholarship - 0380
William DeFotis Music Scholarship - 2646
Phi Kappa Tau Memorial Scholarship - 3115
James Armstrong & Jamie Bartlett Choirs Endowment - 5103
Leita St.Clair LePori Music Scholarship - 5222

Thank you for participating in this great day of giving!

Come check out a night of original jazz with the W&M Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo 1! 🎶 Featuring music by a diverse line...
04/28/2026

Come check out a night of original jazz with the W&M Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo 1! 🎶 Featuring music by a diverse lineup of composers—including our own W&M students—this joint concert explores a wide range of grooves, styles, and creative voices.

🗓 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Music Arts Building Concert Hall
551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

🎟 Free tickets

Congratulations to sophomore music major, Sebby Vishton for being awarded a $5,000 Catron Scholarship for summer study. ...
03/30/2026

Congratulations to sophomore music major, Sebby Vishton for being awarded a $5,000 Catron Scholarship for summer study. Sebby will be traveling to Greece to work on a new composition for the Galán Trio's tour of the USA in 2027-2028. https://www.facebook.com/galantrio

Congratulations to all the ensembles (26!) that participated in the VBODA District VIII Band Assessment this past week. ...
03/15/2026

Congratulations to all the ensembles (26!) that participated in the VBODA District VIII Band Assessment this past week. Special thanks to Brian T. Grieb for organizing such a wonderful event. Thank you to W&M's Office of the Arts and to Casey O'Neal and the student stage managers for helping to make things run so smoothly. Looking forward to hosting again next year!

Looking forward to hosting over 1,000 high school musicians for the District VIII Band Assessment this week.
03/10/2026

Looking forward to hosting over 1,000 high school musicians for the District VIII Band Assessment this week.

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