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ASU music graduates can expect to start careers in a variety of settings, including music performance, private instruction, church music, the music business and arts management.

The ASU music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

A Minor in Music Studies is also available.

Program Faculty

Our faculty are also professionals who perform at the local, regional, national and international levels. You can work side by side with them in our studios, and our small class sizes mean you always get the individual attention you deserve.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates enjoy successful careers as band, orchestra and choir directors, performing musicians, church music directors and college music faculty, as well as in other fields. Many also perform as freelance musicians, and others move on to graduate school.

  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “Dr. Jonathan Alvis is one of the most caring and influential teachers to walk this earth. ASU is so fortunate to have a person like him. Not only does he want to help his students become better musicians and teachers, but better people, as well.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Thalia Hernandez</strong>, Class of 2020, B.A. in Music Education</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “Being a part of the ASU Ram Band was a blessing in itself. You gain the greatest friends you’ll ever meet and you jam and have fun all the time. There’s never a dull moment in that program.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Thalia Hernandez</strong>, Class of 2020, B.A. in Music Education</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “Dr. Jonathan Alvis is one of the most caring and influential teachers. I had the greatest mentors in the music program and they never stopped pushing me.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Thalia Hernandez</strong>, Class of 2020, is now pursuing a masters degree in flute performance</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The music program helped prepare and shape me into the musician I am today. I had the greatest mentors in that music program and they never stopped pushing me. They knew my worth way before I saw it myself. They helped pave a way for me. I am eternally grateful. The music program at ASU is amazing.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Thalia Hernandez</strong>, Class of 2020, B.A. in Music Education</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I chose Angelo State because I felt like the faculty here were invested in my success.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/iamangelo/lily.php">Lily Garcia</a></strong>, Class of 2022, Music Education</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I chose Angelo State because of the environment, people, relationships and connections that I have made.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/iamangelo/coulter.php">Coulter McWilliams</a></strong>, Music Education</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “Dr. Jonathan Alvis and Dr. Trent Shuey have given me the best life perspective.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/iamangelo/coulter.php">Coulter McWilliams</a></strong>, Music Education</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “It’s great coming to college, especially ASU, where you have a whole building dedicated to the fine arts. You are around the same people who are striving for the same thing you are.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/iamangelo/coulter.php">Coulter McWilliams</a></strong>, Music Education</p> </blockquote>
Members of Ram Band stand in a row and play their instruments.

Loud and Ram Fam Proud

There’s never a dull moment with the Ram Band, just one of our many ensembles.

Student plays on percussion instrument.

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