Department of Music curricula are designed to prepare students for professional careers in music, to give all students opportunities to understand themselves and the world around them through participation and study of musical arts, and to contribute to the artistic and cultural life of the University and broader community.

The UE Department of Music offers the following areas of study: music performance, music education, music therapy, music management and general studies in music. Programs culminating in a certificate in Sacred Music are open to qualified students on any music degree program. Auditions are required for entry into all degree programs.

The department has been a member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1948. Entrance and graduation requirements are in accordance with published regulations of NASM.