UAF Music Students

Raising the bar for a music degree

UAF offers a full range of music degree programs that prepare for successful careers performing and teaching music. Our students will be enriched by the variety of their peers, the artistry and scholarship of the faculty, and the resources of the University at large. The º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Department of Music reflects the varied and rich culture of Alaska with a heritage of artistic and academic excellence. The Department also develops musicians and educators ready to become tomorrow's cultural leaders—those who will help shape the course of music not only in Alaska, but nationally and worldwide.

What can you do with a music degree?

Events

 

 

Undergraduate auditions for admission as a music major in Fall 2026 will take place on Friday February 20, 2026. Following receipt of the online admission form, students will receive a scheduled audition date and time. All students must pass an audition before declaring a music major at UAF. A new student may be allowed to take music classes in the fall with the understanding that they will audition the next semester for formal admission as a music major.

News and events

News
  • Seamus Knight recording natural soundscapes in Denali under the guidance of Davyd Betchkal, a sound ecologist who shared incredible insights into the acoustic environment of the park.

    Student Spotlight: Seamus Knight

    August 20, 2025

    UAF music and film student Seamus Knight composed an original piece in Denali for a pro performance through Composing in the Wilderness.

  • Olivia Buzby. UF Photo by Sarah Manriquez

    Finding Her Voice: Olivia Buzby

    August 06, 2025

    After a pivotal sophomore year, Olivia Buzby found her stride—and her voice—through music education at UAF.

  • Sarah Manriquez. UAF Photo by Eric Engman

    A Life Lived Full Throttle: Sarah Manriquez

    August 01, 2025

    Photographer, journalist, and advocate, Sarah Manriquez graduates with two degrees and a passion for art, justice, and showing up full throttle.

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