The Edward E. MacTaggart Department of Music at Marietta College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

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At the Edward E. MacTaggart Department of Music at Marietta College, you will find a close music community within a challenging liberal arts environment that includes frequent individual contact with active performers and scholars. Marietta College Music offers abundant performance opportunities to help you become a successful musician, evidence-based music therapy courses and courses for the development of special music therapy skills, coursework that provides in-depth instruction in music education methods, and instruction in both instrumental and vocal pedagogy to help you become a successful educator. You will develop the skills and tools you need to become a leader in the music profession from nationally recognized music faculty who are committed to quality in every endeavor.

Key performance opportunities abound for Marietta College students, who work in a close, collegial relationship with their professors. From large-scale choral and instrumental performances to small ensembles, from individual lessons to classroom learning, improving one's personal musicianship and sharing artistic expression is central to our music program.