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  • Music at Hamline University

    Music is everywhere at Hamline. Students walking around campus will find concerts in Sundin Music Hall, musicals in Anne Simley Theatre, impromptu jam sessions, open mics, perhaps even the sounds of the Indonesian Gamelan floating over the air. Students are encouraged to participate in ensembles, shows, and small groups such as jazz combos or chamber music ensembles. Music activities, ensembles, lessons, and courses are open to all students, regardless of major.
      


  • Concert Season

    There are numerous opportunities for students to perform for a live audience on campus, whether it's in one of Hamline's ensembles at Sundin Music Hall, or with campus groups. Visit our Concert Season page to learn about our upcoming performances.

    All performances at Hamline are free and open to the public.

    Scholarships

    Current students can turn their musical achievements and commitment into a scholarship award.  Prospective students can complete an online submission to apply for an arts scholarship.
      

    Learning Outcomes

    The purpose of learning outcomes at Hamline University is to ensure that our mission and values are realized in what our graduating students know, value, and can do. View all learning outcomes for Music.

  • Find Your Stage

    Sundin Music Hall is home base for Hamline musicians. Student performers benefit from the hall's beautiful acoustics, the use of Steinway grand pianos, web-streaming, and full recording capability. The Sundin calendar provides rich listening opportunities through its diverse concert schedule of visiting artists and ensembles.

  • Music Dept News

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    Published in Health Journal

    Professor Lisa Ferguson-Stegall, exercise science and public health sciences students, and Professor Kathy Thomsen published research in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health about the benefit of music-based movement training in an older cohort.

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    ArtSpace Open in Osborn

    The Hamline University ArtSpace is now open for student use in Osborn Residence Hall. ArtSpace provides musical instruments and art supplies for painting, drawing, and sketching on paper and canvas free of charge to all Hamline students.

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    ArtSpace Opening & Mural Party

    The Fine Arts Division, in collaboration with the Office of Residential Life, is pleased to announce the opening of ArtSpace on the 1st floor of Osborn Residence Hall on Sunday, September 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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    Yali You Sabbatical in China

    Yali You, professor of music from the College of Liberal Arts, recently returned from five weeks of artistic and scholarly activities in China during her sabbatical in the spring semester.

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