Hartwick College students of the Music Department Rock Ensemble

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WHY STUDY MUSIC AT HARTWICK?

You dream of nurturing the next generation of young musical talent. You want to launch an up-and-coming band to stardom. You want to express yourself through classical music or rock out with a band. You want to master an instrument or sing in a choir.

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Here’s why our music program stands out:

Learn directly from and collaborate with experienced professional musicians.
Master the technical skills and confidence to flourish as a professional musician.
Seize opportunities to record and perform at prestigious on-campus events, including graduations, and even venture off-campus. Carnegie Hall, anyone?
Refine your sound and capture your music in our professional on-campus recording spaces.
Dive into a vast repertoire, from classical masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary works, even brand-new pieces composed by your peers and instructors.

There are so many exciting ways to put your music studies to work:

Performer
Instructor
Band manager
Program director
Instrument and equipment repair
Music therapist

Music Events

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Audition

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

To broaden your career opportunities by taking elective courses in chamber music, composition, conducting, production and marketing.
Pick from over a dozen ensembles—from our wind ensemble, choirs and orchestra to jazz, rock band, a cappella and musical theater—with no scheduling conflicts.
Add a music business minor to help you better understand the professional side of performing.

WHERE WILL YOUR HARTWICK MUSIC DEGREE TAKE YOU?

GRADUATE SCHOOL

Like Ushuaia Diaz ’21, who is now pursuing a master’s degree in clarinet performance at the Crane School of Music. While at Hartwick, she received an Emerson International Scholarship and had the opportunity to assist with the launch of the first Piano Academy of the International Jenö Takács Piano Competition for Young Pianists in Vienna, Austria. She was the Young Artist opener for the Oneonta Concert Association twice and played with the Intercollegiate Small Band Program for the College Band Directors National Association in 2019.

Audio Engineer

Like Adam Fredette ’18, who is now an in-demand freelance audio engineer, including for the Music Mountain festival. He’s also an in-demand performer in the Capital District music scene and a guitar player for several live and studio bands.

Recording Artist

Like Paul “King” Konye ’23, a hip-hop artist who signed an album distribution deal in his senior year at Hartwick. Konye was a frequent fixture at on- and off-campus events, including Hawks Town Fever and Wickstock. He also put together a branding deal that had Track 23 clothing playing his music in their Albany store.

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