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Music Department

Develop your musical gifts through outstanding performance opportunities, rigorous academics and thriving musical community.

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  • PERFORM with great ensembles
  • LEARN from committed faculty in small classes
  • BELONG to a supportive and uplifting community

Audition and Scholarship Information

Music Majors at Asbury University receive an elite education and dynamic performance opportunities while preparing to make an impact around the world. Asburians are teaching music in schools in Saudi Arabia, Nepal, and across the United States and performing on stages with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pershing’s Own Army Band, The Houston Grand Opera, and more! Music Alumni are also making a difference as church musicians, pastors, doctors, lawyers, graphic designers, and countless other professions.

Visiting campus is one of the best ways to discover if Asbury is the right university for you. Attend music classes, receive instruction in a private lesson or masterclass, and rehearse with a university ensemble.

To contact the Music Department directly call (859) 858-5250, or contact Mark Schell.

Student Spotlights

Asbury Grammy-Winning Producer Receives Dove Award Nominations

Nov 20, 2024 — After Asbury Media Communication graduate Jake Halm ’16 found a passion for audio production during his college years, he pursued the music industry in Nashville, garnering production awards and nominations and working with artists such as Tauren Wells, Natalie Grant, For King + Country, Lauren Daigle, MercyMe, and more.

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Asbury Welcomes Community for Annual Songs of the Season Christmas Concert

Nov 11, 2024 — The Asbury University Music and English Departments welcome the public to a free concert on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Asbury’s Hughes Auditorium.

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Asbury Music Students Receive 2024 NATS Awards

Oct 15, 2024 — Asbury University Music students recently received awards from the Kentucky chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

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Asbury Music Educators Receive Recognition

Oct 3, 2024 — Two Asbury University Music Education alumni received recognition at the Kentucky Music Educators Association District 7 meeting. Dylan Schatko ’13 received the District General Music Chair and District 7 Elementary Music Teacher of the Year, and Olivia Kramer ’22 received District Orchestra Chair. 

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