Music Department
The mission of the Bachelor's Degree in Music is to provide music majors opportunities to grow in understanding of musical concepts, acquire music skills, and develop aesthetic values, all in preparation for a successful career in music. The music degree program at University of the Cumberlands strives to help music majors hone in on skills and expand them to the next level.
Ensemble Opportunities:
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Wind Ensemble
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Symphonic Band
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Marching Band
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Pep Band
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Jazz Band
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Chamber Ensembles
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Choir
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Flute Ensemble
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Brass Ensemble
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Percussion Ensemble
Flute Studio
The University of the Cumberlands has a growing flute studio of talented and motivated students, with opportunity to improve your musical skills whatever degree path you choose.
Performance Opportunities:
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Flute Ensemble (we play everything from Bach to Disney and have an alto and bass flute)
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Departmental Recitals (get feedback from professionals)
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Studio Recital (show off your skills!)
Why UC?
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57% Tuition Cut
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Free Textbooks (for real!)
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Music Scholarships (you don't have to be a major or minor)
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Caring and committed faculty (seriously, they are awesome!)
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Fun Campus Life (Bingo night is the best night)
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Beautiful campus facilities and location (it doesn't get prettier than southeastern KY)
Music Scholarships are available and auditions are encouraged!
Music Scholarships are available to students of all majors and skill levels! A minimum of $1,500 per year is available for those who participate in Marching Band (no audition required). A formal audition can secure more funding with active participation in university ensembles.
Teachers and Parents: Please advise senior students to contact me to see up an audition or apply online at https://www.ucumberlands.edu/music-scholarship-application.
Students: Please contact me if YOU would like to schedule an in-person or digital visit, lesson, etc!
To All Music Majors:
“If we were a medical school, and you were here as a med student practicing appendectomies, you’d take your work very seriously because you would imagine that some night at two AM someone is going to waltz into your emergency room and you’re going to have to save their life.
Well, my friends, someday at 8 PM someone is going to walk into your concert hall and bring you a mind that is confused, a heart that is overwhelmed, a soul that is weary. Whether they go out whole again will depend partly on how well you do your craft.” – Karl Paulnack
Paulnack’s full speech is available here – a highly recommended read that is sure to inspire!