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music.stanford.edu is the official website of the Department of Music at Stanford University. It serves as the public hub for the department's academic programs, faculty, performances, and events. If you are a prospective student, current student, researcher, or concertgoer looking for information about studying music at Stanford or attending its performances, this is the primary source.
What the department covers
The site describes the department as bringing together music-making and scholarly research across a wide range of areas:
- Composition and conducting
- Performance
- Music history and ethnomusicology
- Music theory
- Cognitive science
- Intermedia and computer-based technologies
This breadth means the website is relevant to both performers and researchers, and to interdisciplinary work that connects music with science and technology.
What you can find on the site
The homepage surfaces several main entry points:
| Section | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Meet the Faculty | Profiles of department faculty |
| Explore the Minor & Major | Information on undergraduate degree programs |
| Take Lessons | Details on music lessons |
| Find an Ensemble | Ways to join performing groups |
| News | Department announcements, including faculty positions and auditions |
| Events | A calendar of concerts, lectures, and performances |
Events and performances
The events listings show the department's public programming. Examples from the calendar include:
- Noon Concert Series — student performances such as guitar, violin, and piano students, held in Campbell Recital Hall at the Braun Music Center.
- Lectures — the Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology, featuring speakers from Stanford and other institutions.
- New works — performances of compositions by Stanford graduate composers, sometimes at the CCRMA Stage.
- Guest and ensemble performances — such as the Stanford Flute Ensemble and visiting groups.
Most events list a date, time, and location, with many taking place at the Braun Music Center (541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305) or other campus venues.
News and opportunities
The news section highlights current department activity, including open faculty positions (for example, Assistant Professor of Composition and Assistant Professor of Musicology) and audition announcements for ensembles and music lessons. This makes the site useful not only for prospective students but also for academics watching for job openings.
Who this site is for
- Prospective students evaluating the minor, major, or lessons
- Current students looking for ensembles, auditions, or event schedules
- Researchers and academics interested in faculty, lectures, or job postings
- Audiences seeking concert and lecture dates
The site does not publish tuition, lesson fees, or ticketing prices in the material shown; for those details you would need to follow the relevant program or event pages. For directions and campus planning, the site links to Stanford's Maps & Directions page.