Hofstra University's Department of Music prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and performance experience required to succeed in today's competitive musical environment. When your campus is just a short train ride from New York City, the opportunities for exciting internships, networking, and experiential learning programs are endless. 

About the Department

In the Classroom

Programs

You can choose from an assortment of undergraduate concentrations and graduate degrees, or add one of several minors.

At Hofstra

The Student Experience

As a student in the Department of Music, you'll have access to the resources and opportunities you need to enhance and extend your education.

Your Future

Career Potential

Hofstra music majors graduate with a combination of classroom instruction and professional experiences that is highly regarded in today's competitive job market.

In the Classroom

Learn from the Experts

Our professors are award-winning, active teacher-performers. You may have seen them perform at Birdland, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Opera, on Broadway, and stages around the world. And the coordinator of our music business program is a record label veteran credited with discovering and signing Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend.

More About the Department

Billboard magazine recognized Hofstra University’s Music Business program in its 2022 roundup of the “Best Music Business Schools” in the U.S. This is the fourth time since 2016 that Music Business at Hofstra has been recognized by Billboard’s roundup of top programs.

Contact the Department

Our Office

Department of Music
101 Shapiro Family Hall
Phone: 516-463-5490
Fax: 516-463-6393

Department Chair

Francesca Cassio
101B Shapiro Family Hall
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