Students seeking a degree from the Department of Music at University of the Cumberlands place themselves under the mentorship of accomplished musicians and scholars of music. Areas of expertise among the faculty include vocal, instrumental, and keyboard studies, as well as conducting, music theory, and church music. In addition to their teaching, all the faculty continue to perform as soloists and as members of professional ensembles, and many have performed with well-known artists such as The Manhattan Transfer, The Temptations, and Lou Rawls.

Regardless of whether they choose to pursue a degree in Music, Music Education, or Church Music, all majors and minors receive a solid foundation in music history and theory, extensive applied instruction through both class and private lessons, and abundant performance experience. Nine standing ensembles are available for student participation, as well as others formed according to student interest and talent. The department’s collaboration with University of the Cumberlands' Theatre offers both vocalists and instrumentalists yet another opportunity to perform.

Each year, the Department of Music hosts guest artists and several concerts featuring student and faculty performers, including the annual Phyllis Richardson Wood Faculty Scholarship Recital, which helps raise money for the many scholarships sponsored by the department. Scholarships available include: Music Performance Scholarships, Band Scholarships, Service Awards, Phyllis Richardson Wood Music Scholarship, and Gwynn Cornell Helping Hand Music Scholarship. While some scholarships are available only to music majors and minors, students from all areas of study are eligible for band scholarships and ensemble service awards.

Music Department
Phone: 606.539.4332
Email: carol.robinson@ucumberlands.edu