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Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), Marietta College’s Edward E. MacTaggart Department of Music is a tight-knit community comprised of dedicated faculty, talented students, and supportive staff members.

Students from across academic disciplines have many opportunities to participate in a variety of choral and instrumental ensembles. These groups perform in the Marietta community and have also performed throughout the country.

Marietta's Department of Music offers:

Bachelor of Arts in Music
The Bachelor of Arts in Music program offers well-rounded music education and the chance to focus on areas such as performance, composition, or historical research. After completing the required core courses, you can develop an elective program that reinforces the fields of music that interest you most. This combination helps to prepare you for work in the music profession or graduate school.

Minor in Music
The minor in music is offered to students pursuing other fields of study but desiring an additional concentration in the field of music.

Vocal Pedagogy Certificate
The Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy prepares each student to teach applied vocal lessons. This unique program provides a valuable and more focused opportunity for vocal students to prepare the skills necessary to begin a primary or supplemental career as a vocal instructor.