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Music for Everyone at Hendrix

At Hendrix, music is more than a major — it's a vibrant part of campus life open to all students, regardless of their academic focus. In fact, over 15% of our student body participates in the Music Department, whether through performance, coursework, or both.

Rooted in Hendrix’s signature Odyssey program, our music program emphasizes hands-on, engaged learning that deepens understanding and inspires creativity. Students have the opportunity to:

• Make music through private lessons, dynamic ensembles, and live performances, and 
• Explore music through academic courses in history, theory, and other compelling topics.

Whether you're pursuing a music major or simply want to keep music in your life, our program fosters a rich, well-rounded appreciation of music as both an art form and a discipline.

Facilities

Hendrix students perform and rehearse in venues including the 800-seat Staples Auditorium, Reves Recital Hall (160 seats), and the beautiful Greene Chapel. The Chapel also houses an exquisite organ, installed in 1997 and enhanced in 2004 by local organ builders Nichols & Simpson. 

The offices of the Department of Music are located in the Creative Quad, a first-class facility for the creative arts in the heart of campus. The Creative Quad also has classroom space and ten music practice rooms. In addition to the Creative Quad, some classes and rehearsals take place in the Trieschmann Fine Arts Building.