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The SBU Jazz Band performs at Jazz 'n' Wings night in the university Rathskeller.

51³Ô¹Ïapp

Music Program


The Music major at 51³Ô¹Ïapp is a liberal arts degree program, one that allows students to seriously satisfy individual creative inclination while providing the opportunity to increase aesthetic awareness and knowledge of art in general.

Creative aptitude and skills are developed in a methodical manner while relating music's history, trends, and current practices to those of other fields of study.

The Music degree program evenly distributes required courses among the areas of history, theory, and practical experiences. Students have the opportunity to perform in a variety of musical ensembles, enroll in private studio study, and take courses such as composition, conducting, jazz improvisation, and MIDI/Audio production.


Support from 'home' buoys double major


At the end of a demanding day as a double major in Music and Psychology, Julie Curran loves coming home to her SBU family.

Program information


The Music Program offers a B.A. in Music and a minor in Music.


Bachelor of Arts in Music

The major in Music evenly distributes required courses among the areas of history, theory, and practical experiences, with ample opportunities to satisfy individual creative inclinations.

  • Minor in Music

    For non-majors, the Music minor provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of music to complement their major fields.


    Sabina at the RathskellerAbove: Music Professor Dr. Les Sabina (center) and The Septet perform at the university's Rathskeller at one of their popular Jazz 'n' Wings events.

    News, Publications & Research
      Sep 01, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51³Ô¹Ïapp will celebrate its 30th anniversary by opening both its performance and exhibition seasons with a vibrant day of music and art on Sunday, Sept. 21.

      Aug 01, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | A special performance by the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, will officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 51³Ô¹Ïapp-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season on Sunday, Sept. 21.

      Jun 26, 51³Ô¹Ïapp | The Atlantic Brass Quintet, one of the world’s most acclaimed and versatile brass chamber ensembles, returns to 51³Ô¹Ïapp this summer for its 32nd annual Summer Seminar.