Music Career Opportunities
- Studio Musician
- Road Musician
- Music Director
- Studio Manager
- Music Teacher
- Music Therapist
Music BA, BM
Our Music bachelor's degrees are known for hitting all the right notes.
From the classroom to the stage, RIC's Music Program is second to none.
With two degree options and multiple concentrations, our music program empowers students to play their own tune. Music majors study with some of New England’s finest performers and teachers; perform in more than a dozen pre-professional ensembles; and gain instruction in a full range of band and orchestra instruments, as well voice, keyboards, guitar and jazz improvisation.
Why Earn a Music Bachelor's Degree at Rhode Island College?
- We offer two Music degree options: the BA in music and the BM in music.
- Music BA students can choose from two optional concentrations: Composition and Theory or Music History.
- Music BM students choose either a Music Education concentration, culminating in a full semester of student teaching, or a Performance concentration, designed for students seeking intensive study in performance.
- Music majors gain extensive performance experience through our pre-professional ensembles, including RIC Chamber Singers, RIC Chorus, RIC Concert Jazz Band, RIC Early Music Ensemble, RIC Symphony Orchestra, RIC Wind Ensemble, and over ten additional instrument-specific performing organizations.
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Apply to RIC & Audition for Music!
Auditions are required for music, theatre and dance majors. You don't need to wait to be admitted to RIC to audition, but we recommend at least having your admissions application completed by your audition date. Auditions are typically held during the first half of the year, starting in January. Our music audition FAQs and suggested pieces for music auditions may assist you.
Music BA
The BA in Music, with optional concentrations in Composition and Theory or Music History, is a great choice for students with a variety of musical backgrounds and goals. Students with years of classical training, as well as musicians with informal, on-the-job experience, will benefit from the built-in program flexibility.
Music BM with Performance Concentration
Performance concentrators belong to one or more highly polished performing ensembles where rigorous musical standards are combined with musical understanding of the literature performed.
Music BM with Music Education Concentration
If you are interested in teaching music at all levels of instruction, Rhode Island College provides the highest level of teacher preparation and a wide variety of field experiences.
Our programs, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, give students ample opportunity to perform with a variety of pre-professional ensembles in some of the best regional facilities.
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Our beautiful 180-acre campus is just 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston & 3 hours from NYC.
Full-Time Music Faculty
Our faculty members appear regularly as soloists and chamber musicians throughout the region, and many are members of the elite professional ensembles in the area, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, and the Rhode Island Philharmonic.
Dr. Todd Michael Borgerding
- Associate Professor
Dr. Samuel J. Breene
- Professor
Mr. Joseph D. Foley
- Professor
Dr. Mary Ellen Kregler
- Professor
Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman
- Professor
Donald St Jean
- Assistant Professor
Laura A. Stambaugh
- Assistant Professor
Mr. John D. Sumerlin
- Professor
Adjunct Music Faculty and Collaborative Pianists
Collaborative Pianists: Michelle Beaton, Lila Kane, Michael Kregler, Philip Martorella
Paul E. Beaudoin
- Adjunct Faculty I
Mr. Joseph P. Bentley
- Adjunct Non-Union
Alexander Smith Berry
- Adjunct Non-Union
Jennifer Corl Bill
- Adjunct Non-Union
Mr. Eric Christensen
- Adjunct Faculty III
Amy A. DelSanto
- Adjunct Non-Union
Alexei Doohovskoy
- Adjunct Non-Union
Elizabeth Gates
- Adjunct Non-Union
Mr. Thomas W. Gregory
- Adjunct Faculty I
Ian Karl Greitzer
- Adjunct Faculty I
Mr. Piero Alves Guimaraes
- Adjunct Non-Union
Cindy Kim
- Adjunct Faculty I
Thomas Kociela
- Adjunct Faculty I
Julie Krugman
- Adjunct Non-Union
Ms. Paulette M. LaParle
- Adjunct Faculty I
Mr. Philip P. Martorella
- Adjunct Faculty I
Stephen T. Martorella
- Adjunct Faculty III
Cooper Mcguire
- Adjunct Non-Union
Joanne Mouradjian
- Adjunct Non-Union
Ms. Lori A. Phillips
- Adjunct Non-Union
Dr. Cameron R. Siegal
- Adjunct Faculty I
Florence St Jean
- Adjunct Non-Union
Dr. Thomas Swafford
- Adjunct Faculty I
Ms. Elizabeth Burroughs Woodhouse
- Adjunct Non-Union
Hear From a Student
Marissa Maroni
“My professors at RIC left an indelible mark on my journey as an educator, and their expertise and passion have greatly impacted my teaching style.”
– Double Major in Music and Musical Theatre
Two Personal and Musical Journeys
Clarinet and vocal performances empowered Gillooley, who is now passing it on.
A multitalented artist, Zach Fulford plays trumpet, writes and arranges music, composes film scores and conducts.
Take the Next Step!
Department of Music
The Department of Music at Rhode Island College empowers students to perform, study, teach, and thrive – through engaging classes, creative expression, outstanding ensembles, and a vibrant community of musicians.
- phone401-456-9883
- placeNazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 115 1st Ave, Providence RI 02908
