Hurley School of Music

Mission

The mission of the Hurley School of Music is to provide the highest quality training and development of music students in the context of a liberal arts college. The School provides opportunities for all segments of the college and the community to experience the art of music through class offerings, applied music study, ensemble participation and the presentation of concerts.

The Hurley School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Goals

Provide a musical education of the highest quality for its music majors, whether in a professional creative or performance program, teacher preparation, or an academic liberal arts curriculum. The Hurley School of Music places strong emphasis on participation in quality performance of music.
Provide instruction for the non-major in music appreciation, both academic and performance areas, which will enhance the cultural literacy of Centenary graduates.
Provide musical and educational resources for the ArkLaTex community.

Outcomes

Our graduates pursue careers as performers, conductors, composers or teachers. Most of our alumni continue their studies at graduate school while others use their degrees to find work as music teachers or freelance performers. We have a strong record of placing music students into competitive graduate institutions. Our alumni have found work everywhere from the local school district to the film studio to the San Francisco Opera.

Apply today and find out for yourself what we have to offer.