About Us

Contact information
Amy E. du Pont Music Building
Newark, DE 19716, USA
University of Delaware
302-831-2578

​For questions regarding instruments, lockers or keys, please contact Sharon Whetham at 302-831-8134 or swhetham@udel.edu.
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Mission Statement

In the School of Music, performers, educators, scholars and creators of music collaborate to achieve the highest levels of artistry while engaging local, regional and global communities. We emphasize:

  • Integrating the artistic, academic, performance and education-based components of the music curriculum to develop musicianship, professionalism and creative thinking;
  • Cultivating student-driven projects, chamber music and ensembles, scholarly enterprises and other collaborative initiatives;
  • Engaging new technologies and a wide array of musical experiences to promote an entrepreneurial spirit in a changing musical landscape;
  • Connecting students with professional mentors, concert artists and scholars;
  • Participating in and establishing cultural communities through innovative partnerships;
  • Embracing intellectual, artistic, ethnic and cultural diversity.
     

Music Programmatic Learning Goals

1. Express musical ideas through performing, composing or improvising.

2. Communicate about music both orally and in written forms in an articulate and musically literate manner.

3. Demonstrate an appropriate level of sight reading both melodically and rhythmically.

Visitor Information

The University of Delaware campus is located in Newark, Delaware, which is about 20 minutes away from Wilmington, an hour from either Philadelphia or Baltimore, two hours from Washington D.C., and two and a half hours from New York City.

The College’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are significant parts of the University of Delaware's College of Arts and Sciences's values and goals. The college's commitment to these values is not just evident in its student body but also its faculty, staff, and curriculum, ensuring a fully inclusive experience. Through this steadfast dedication to diversity and inclusivity, the college continues to enrich its educational offering, allowing each student to benefit from a wide array of viewpoints and experiences.