Hope’s Department of Music prepares musicians within the liberal arts tradition for roles in professional, educational and public communities.
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Our program is recognized for its emphasis on training well-rounded musicians who will make a difference in their communities, whether they are performers, educators or people who simply want to share music with the world.
Learn what you can do with a degree in music
With a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, students receive personal attention in their studies, a characteristic unique to a department of this caliber.
Areas of Study
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer scholarships for incoming students based on auditions which take place in the fall and spring prior to your enrollment at Hope. Music department scholarships are given based on musical performance, academic achievement and leadership potential in the department. Recipients will be notified by mail in March. A variety of music scholarships range up to $28,000 per year, per student, and can be paired with merit scholarships.
Musician's health and WellnessRead the music department's Policy on Musician Wellness.
Revue Magazine
Read a stellar review of our concert hall’s acoustics.
Hope by the Numbers
- 6Hands-on Experiences
Our music education students have at least 6 hands-on experiential learning experiences before graduation.
Learn more - 461Number of Lessons
During the 2024–2025 school year, 461 students received one-on-one applied music lessons.
- 516Ensemble Participation
516 students actively participated in our ensembles during the 2024–2025 school year.
Learn more - 7.2Million pounds of Concrete
The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts contains 7.2 million pounds of pre-cast concrete in its structure.
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Upcoming
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Academics
Homecoming Concert
Homecoming Concert- Date
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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Academics
Organ Recital - David Briggs
Organ Recital - David Briggs- Date
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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Hope College Orchestra Hymn-Sing Concert: Celebrating 1700 Years of the Nicene Creed
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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Academics
Senior Recital - Julia Brown
Senior Recital - Julia Brown- Date
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
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Faculty Recital - Igor Cetkovic & Christina Giuca Krause
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- Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts