Music Department - Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences

Welcome to the Music Department

Conscious of Boston College's mission, the Music Department rises to the challenge of educating the whole person. Our programs, both curricular and extra-curricular, are carefully designed to engage the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual faculties of our students, the College family, and the wider community.

You are always welcome to contact us; a warm welcome awaits you.

More About The Department

Undergraduate Major in Music

Undergraduate Minor in Music

Private Instrument and Voice Lessons - Fall 2023

Registration for Private Lessons - Fall 2023 will be open during the registration period from July 10th 2023 - September 6th, 2023.

Please visit our website again to register for Fall 2023 private lessons during this registration period.

More Information On Private Lessons

Department Events

Music Department

Student Voices

Boston College Music Department

"I was taught the ability to understand music in a completely different way…I met faculty who genuinely care…it's really convenient to take music alongside another major."
Why I fell in love with music

Annie Kim, MCAS '18

A music and history double major, junior Annie Kim talks about her experiences in the music department.
Making music part of the BC experience

Patrick Roehm, MCAS '17

A history and economics major, senior Patrick Roehm talks about his experience of being a part of the Symphony Orchestra at Boston College.
Making Music Defines Me

Michael Mastellone, CSOM '18

While pursuing a major in finance at the Carroll School of Management, Mike Mastellone has declaired a minor in music. Mastellone has performed throughout his life, and his work with the department has enhanced his ability to perform, sing and write music.
Countless Performance Opportunities

Isabelle Pazar, MCAS '18

Isabelle Pazar '19 plays the flute and has taken advantage of the many performance opportunities within the music department.
Music Enables Self-Expression

Nicholas Rocchio-Giordano, MCAS '18

Nick Rocchio-Giordano, a music major and English minor, learned first-hand that music is a universal language when he traveled to Ecuador to study.
A Life-changing Experience

Monica Grady, MCAS '17

Monica Grady '17 found support from faculty and peers in the music department that helped her find direction and a career path she is passionate about.

Faculty projects and Student Accomplishments

Read about the works of the Music department's faculty members and Students

Our Work

Music Outreach - Volunteers needed!

Share your love of Music with elementary and high school students. For more information go to Music Outreach and for more questions about this program please contact Prof. Barbara Gawlick.

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