Music at Lehigh
Where talent, passion, and purpose come together.
At Lehigh, music is more than performance—it’s purpose. Whether you’re composing, conducting, recording, or playing your heart out on stage, you’ll find your voice and amplify your impact. You’ll collaborate with real people—fellow students, renowned guest artists, and dedicated faculty—who challenge and inspire you. With world-class facilities like Baker Hall, a vibrant community of ensembles, and opportunities that stretch from campus to the world stage, you’ll make music that truly matters. Because here, it’s real.
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Our Ensembles
At Lehigh, music isn't confined to concert spaces—it's woven into the fabric of who we are. Our ensembles welcome students from every discipline, proving that passion and dedication transcend any single major. Here, engineers rehearse alongside philosophers, and chemistry students share the stage with poets, all united by the transformative power of music.
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Choral Arts
Lehigh University Choir, Dolce and Glee Club: Into the Unknown
Baker Hall
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Jazz
Lehigh University Student Jazz Concert: Jazz Orchestra, Big Band & Jazz Combos
Baker Hall
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Student Recital
Chamber Ensemble Concert 1
ZAC 145
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"We've had just an exponential growth in the music program, and it's been really special to be a part of that."
Shane Duffy
Music major, Class of '26
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Undergraduate Spotlight
From Trombone to Transistors: Shane Duffy’s Dual-Discipline Journey
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Academics
Explore music as cultural conversations through musicology, theory, composition, conducting, and recording technology. You will develop analytical rigor, collaborative instincts, and creative problem-solving—skills that transcend the practice room. This interdisciplinary approach builds technical mastery and cultural literacy, preparing focused musicians to become pragmatic problem-solvers across any discipline.
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Student Opportunities
At Lehigh, music isn't just a major—it’s a way of life. Whether you’re looking to join the legendary Marching 97, perform masterworks in our world-class Baker Hall, or start your journey with beginner lessons in piano, guitar, or drums, there is a place for you here. Discover the 17-credit minor, explore our diverse ensembles, and find out how you can get credit for what you love.
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Zoellner Arts Center
The Zoellner Arts Center enriches Lehigh University and the Lehigh Valley community through exceptional multi-disciplinary arts programming. Its mission centers on presenting high-quality performances and exhibitions while cultivating lifelong arts appreciation. Zoellner Arts Center integrates educational resources across disciplines to enhance the human experience, serving as a vital cultural hub where students, faculty, and community members engage with transformative artistic expression. The Center fosters connections between the arts and education, creating meaningful opportunities for artistic discovery and cultural enrichment.
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Andrey Stolyarov '12
Adjunct Professor, The Hartt School
Andrey Stolyarov credits his successful career as a conductor, composer, educator, and singer to his musical upbringing and the pivotal mentorship he received at Lehigh University.
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Peter Kennedy ’22 & Travis LaBerge' 11
Parlando School of Musical Arts
Connected by a beloved professor, Peter Kennedy and Travis LaBerge have united across generations in Boulder, Colorado, to collaborate at the Parlando School of Musical Arts, fostering a shared commitment to music education.
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Heather Gilligan '96
Professor of Music, Keene State College
Heather Gilligan traces her journey from a musically inclined chemistry major to an acclaimed composer and music professor whose path was shaped by influential mentors, rigorous training, and remarkable perseverance.
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Music for Imaginary Movies
Composer Kyle Wernke fulfills a decades-long dream project for Lehigh University Philharmonic. Wernke is composing an ambitious multi-movement orchestral work that reads like an ode to film music.