Music majors are exposed to an educational experience led by acclaimed conductors, historians, musicians and composers. The Department of Music also hosts Paddock Music Library, which it says is one the finest in New England. Dartmouth College sits in the rural town of Hanover, N.H., on 200 acres of land. The school's main concert hall, The Hopkins Center has performances year-round, so music students can attend or participate in concerts, recitals and ensembles without having to live in a bustling metropolitan area.
The music program at Plymouth State University prides itself on providing students with a great amount of individualized attention. Music majors are given many opportunities to perform, and performances are mandatory for students to graduate with a music degree. With its location in Plymouth, N.H., students have access to the city's various music events, including the summer New Hampshire Music Festival.
At Franklin Pierce University, located in Rindge, N.H., students will find small class sizes and a lot of one-to-one attention from their music masters. Besides musical training and theory lessons, the music school prepares students for the practical side of working in the music industry through liberal-arts core courses. Through these courses, students learn skills to promote their music and market themselves as artists. The program also helps students find internships in the music industry.
In addition to offering traditional music degrees, Keene State College allows music students to individualize a degree program that fits their educational and career goals. For example, students can combine a music and business degree, or blend music with political science. Keene says it is the only liberal arts college in northern New England to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
The educational philosophy of the University of New Hampshire's Department of Music aims to preserve musical theory and tradition, while encouraging students to be creative and innovative. The department conducts various outreach and community projects to educate others about music and musical performance. Students are encouraged to participate in ensembles to display their musical talent and gain experience on the stage. The school is located in Durham, N.H.