Music is a fundamental part of a well-rounded education, and an essential way to explore our common humanity.
It engages your ability to listen, reason, imagine and feel. Music cultivates self-discovery and a capacity to know others. Join an ensemble, take private lessons and classes. Discover our state-of-the-art music center where students love to hang out. We host concerts featuring celebrated musicians, faculty or students.
Whether your vibe is classical, jazz, a cappella, rock, African drumming, musical theater or world music, we’ve got it.
Forrestal Bowld Music Center
Experience a professional, state-of-the-art music facility. Utilize large rehearsal rooms, performance and classroom spaces, a spectacular auditorium, The Bowld, and more.
Performance Opportunities
From Symphony Orchestra to West African Drumming Ensemble, there is no shortage of performance opportunities on campus. Check out the nearly 20 different types of performance chances at Exeter.
Faculty by Instrument
With over 30 instruments taught, our talented music faculty provides an inspiring environment to develop your musical skills.
2024-25 Concert Series
The Concert Series ranges in musical and vocal talent and features student showcases, faculty performances, guest artists, and more.
By the numbers
instruments taught by over 40 talented faculty members
jazz bands that perform in The Bowld and beyond Exeter's campus
vocal and instrumental Chamber groups
student led and organized acapella groups
Featured Courses
MUS085
Symphony Orchestra
A full-sized Symphony Orchestra of advanced instrumentalists rehearses and performs works from the major symphonic repertoire.
MUS590
Music Mixing and Recording
Through focused discussion, experiential recording and in-depth mixing projects, students will learn the craft of music production.
MUS206
Musical Structure and Songwriting
This course approaches contemporary songs and songwriting from both analytical and creative perspectives, engaging with music from a broad spectrum of genres, styles, influences, and eras.
Exeter Stories
"You're around a lot of really passionate people and for me that is really inspiring." – Maxine Park '22