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News

Celebrating Excellence: Maya King, Outstanding Senior 2025

Maya King’s journey at the University of Arizona has been defined by curiosity, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to music and education. Poised to graduate Magna… More

From Military Marches to Soundscapes: The Journey of Music at the University of Arizona

When the first notes of a student band rang out on the University of Arizona campus in 1902, music was woven into the fabric of the… More

EarthScape: Professor YuanYuan Kay He’s Immersive Journey Through Planetary Time and Human Emotion

On Friday, October 3, 2025, audiences will step into Crowder Hall for an experience that is less a traditional performance and more a journey through time,… More

Events

Chris Werner, bassoon

Venue: Holslcaw Hall

Folk-Rock Ensemble Outdoor Concert

Venue: Arts Oasis, 1017 N. Olive Rd.

UA Philharmonic Orchestra

Venue: Crowder Hall

University of Arizona Saxophone Studio Recital

Venue: Holsclaw Hall

Piano Salon Series

Venue: Scottsdale Steinway Showroom

Faculty at the University of Arizona School of Music are deeply engaged in innovative research that bridges disciplines, fosters collaboration, and expands the boundaries of musical exploration.

The Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio is one of the many hidden gems of our Fred Fox School of Music. We are extremely proud of this valuable resource available to anyone. Please visit the site for more information.

Outreach is one of the many critical missions of the School of Music. To learn more about some of our exciting programs and initiatives, please feel free to browse this section of our site.

The University of Arizona School of Music is an important destination for a rewarding life in music.

We are an arts destination in the culturally rich, vibrant Southwest, we engage and empower all who seek to create, experience, and explore music.

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Our Mission

We advance musical potential and expand artistic horizons to enrich lives through music.

Our Vision

The University of Arizona School of Music will be a leader among schools of music in American land grant institutions. The School will be an interdependent community of student and faculty composers, educators, performers, and scholars who balance the primary work of training musicians for careers in the arts with performances, scholarships, and outreach activities that enrich the cultural life at regional, national, and international levels.

Our Core Values

Integrity • Compassion • Exploration • Adaptation • Inclusion • Determination