Music
We are a department of scholars, composers, and performers, and offer a strong and exciting program to undergraduate liberal arts students. We teach music through its interrelated subdisciplines (music history, ethnomusicology, music theory, composition, and performance) within the context of a liberal arts curriculum.
Our curriculum is grounded in classical music, world musics, and a full complement of American music (jazz, music and film, popular music, musical theatre, art music). The department collectively values the contributions of all musical cultures and styles, and in any given semester offers courses that reflect this diversity.
Elizabeth LaPrelle ('09) featured on City's cable channel
The City of Williamsburg will be broadcasting a College of William & Mary Master Class in Music this weekend featuring senior Elizabeth LaPrelle. The show will air on the City's cable channel 48 beginning Friday, May 8.
Department Loses Beloved Professor, H. Burton Kester
The Department of Music is saddened to announce the passing of H. Burton ("Burt") Kester, Lecturer in Flute and Bassoon and director of the Gallery Players, a departmental student performance ensemble. Mr. Kester died around 6 p.m. at his residence at Chambrel of Williamsburg after giving a music lesson on Sunday, April 19. He was 78 years old.
Choral Auditions
August 23 - August 27
Auditions for the William & Mary Choir, Women's Chorus, and the Botetourt Chamber Singers. Interested students can sign up for an audition time outside rm. 153, Ewell Hall.
W&M Wind Symphony and Jazz Band Auditions
August 24 - August 28
Auditions for the William & Mary Wind Symphony and the Jazz Band. Interested students can sign up outside room 210, Ewell Hall.
W&M Symphony Orchestra Auditions
August 25 - August 28
Auditions for the William & Mary Symphony Orchestra. Sign-up sheets will be available on the Orchestra Board next to Ewell Room 207 (Band room) starting the week of August 18th.
