Guitar

Our comprehensive program of studies in musicianship, mastery of improvisation, performance art and music technology provides tools for a career in today's competitive music world while never neglecting the excitement of creating music

Students planning performance careers, whether in concert, musical orchestra, or jazz/classical ensemble will enroll in the Bachelor of Music Performance program. Guitar students can enter the program under one of three tracks: Jazz Guitar, Classical Guitar, and Electric Bass Guitar. Students can use their applied instruments for other degrees as well. All bachelor degrees require 132 total credits for graduation from the program.


Contact Assistant Chair, Mark Koch - Faculty - Guitar Ensembles

MPSM Highlights

Student / Faculty Spotlight

Renowned composer, John Adams receives honorary doctorate from the Mary Pappert School of Music...

Faculty member, Sean Jones, performs at the White House with Wynton and Branford Marsalis

Rochelle Agnew, a graduate student working on her master's degree in violin performance, has recently won a violin section position in the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater

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Performance

Mark Koch, assistant chair of the guitar department and director of the Guitar & Bass Workshop, recently received an exclusive Artist/Educator endorsement from Benedetto Jazz Guitars

Music Education

Music Therapy

Saturday, October 24, 2009
The Annual Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association Conference...

Music Technology

Dedication of Schrecengost Recording Studio


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