University of Virginia Department of Music

    University of Virginia

    Music Lessons

    · Charlottesville, VA

    Published in partnership with University of Virginia Department of Music

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    About University of Virginia Department of Music

    The University of Virginia Department of Music is an academic institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music, with a diverse curriculum spanning jazz, African genres, computer music, hip-hop, classical, and world musics. The department provides extensive performance opportunities through over 120 annual concerts and ensembles ranging from orchestral to bluegrass, while faculty mentors students in composition, scholarship, and technology. UVA Music serves both degree-seeking university students and the broader Charlottesville community through its innovative academic mission and public programming.

    Best for: University students pursuing music degrees, graduate researchers and composers, musicians interested in diverse genres and cross-cultural study, community members seeking concert performances

    Service area: Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding areas

    What Makes University of Virginia Department of Music Different

    Comprehensive Genre Diversity: Offers study across jazz, African genres, European classical, computer music, hip-hop, and world musics—far broader than traditional conservatory approaches.

    Extensive Performance Calendar: Produces over 120 concerts annually with performance opportunities in orchestral, choral, jazz, bluegrass, early music, and hip-hop ensembles.

    Research-Focused Graduate Training: Ph.D. programs in Critical Studies in Music and Sound and Composition with Computer Technologies provide mentorship in publication, grant writing, and conference presentation alongside performance.

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    A hub of musical excellence. The Symphony's performance of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite--and the entire concert overall--was one of the most enriching musical experiences of my life.

    Walter Floyd, Google Review

    Great place, very classic building

    Genci Gurakuqiyh, Google Review

    Nice painted mural just inside the entrance from the lawn.

    Neal Morgan, Google Review

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    Contact & Location

    Book online: Book Online Now

    Phone: (434) 924-3052

    Address: 112 Cabell Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22904 (Get directions)

    Website: music.virginia.edu/

    Last updated March 30, 2026 · Reviews verified Mar 30, 2026

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