Areas of Study

At the Glauser School, you'll find 13 Areas of Study offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Explore them below!

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  • Brass

    Brass

    Students studying brass instruments at Kent State work with specialists of each instrument in lessons and perform chamber music in studio class. 

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  • Chamber Music

    Chamber Music

    With a focus on enhancing ensemble playing, musical artistry and technical mastery, the MM in Chamber Music offers pre-formed string quartets the opportunity for intensive study of some of the greatest music ever written. Graduate assistantships are available. 

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  • Composition and Theory

    Composition and Theory

    The music theory and composition area features a student-centered approach to academic coursework in all undergraduate and graduate music programs. Degrees are available the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. 

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  • Conducting

    Conducting

    Concentrations are available in choral, orchestral and wind band conducting. Students studying conducting at Kent State will receive significant time on the podium and mentorship from faculty. 

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  • Ethnomusicology

    Ethnomusicology

    Kent State is one of only 27 schools of music in the U.S. offering a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology. The division also offers the World Music minor to undergraduate students as well as ensembles dedicated to the study of Pan-African and Pan-Asian music. 

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  • Jazz

    Jazz

    Kent State University's Jazz Studies Program has quickly garnered wide-spread attention for its unique curriculum, world-class faculty and incredible performance opportunities.

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  • Music Education

    Music Education

    Kent State is one of only two public universities in Ohio to offer the Bachelors through Ph.D. in Music Education. As part of the program of study, students receive intensive instruction in music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, applied study and education.

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  • Percussion

    Percussion

    Kent State's percussion studies program, led by Dr. Matthew Holm, offers comprehensive training for educators and performers to pursue their careers or advanced study. 

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  • Piano

    Piano

    Kent State offers bachelor's and master's programs in piano, including the recently developed collaborative piano concentration for those pursuing graduate study. We are also an All-Steinway School.

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  • Strings

    Strings

    Whether you're interested in performance or education, Kent State's string area offers comprehensive and intensive training to achieve your professional and personal goals. Offering both bachelor's and master's degree programs. 

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  • Voice

    Voice

    Equal parts knowledgeable, healthy voice instruction; solid, interesting course offerings and unique, exciting performance opportunities make a reputable, solid voice program. Degrees at the bachelor's and master's levels. 

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  • Woodwinds

    Woodwinds

    At Kent State, students study flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon with a dedicated artist-teacher who specializes in their instrument. Degrees are offered at the bachelor's and master's levels. 

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