Music Department

Expressing Yourself Through Music

Whether you want to study music as a major or minor or continue your involvement by performing in an ensemble, the Ashland University Music Department offers you many opportunities to participate.

In the Music Department, you’ll find:

Outstanding artist-teachers and scholars dedicated to encouraging and inspiring you every day
Small class sizes and individual attention in a challenging and supportive environment
Music ensembles, where you’ll perform concerts on campus and tour regionally each year
Opportunities to travel and perform internationally - previous trips have included Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria
Campus involvement opportunities including the Ashland University band and choirs

2023-24 Music and Theatre Events Spring

Member of the AU Jazz band playing the saxophone in concert

Bands and Choirs

The Music Department supports the University Symphonic Band, University Marching Band, Jazz Orchestra, Community Band and several small ensembles, including woodwind ensemble, jazz combo, brass ensemble, flute choir and percussion ensemble. We also support The Ashland Area Chorus, The Women's Chorus, The Ashland University Choir, The Chamber Singers and The Opera Workshop.

For more information, visit the page for AU Bands or AU Choirs.

Members of AU's Surround Sound choir performing in concert

Visit the Music Department

Prospective students can easily arrange to visit classes, take a lesson and attend rehearsals.
Email music@ashland.edu to make an appointment for your visit.