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Montana State University was founded in 1893 as a state agricultural college.Recognized by the US government as a Land Grant University, it has grown into a state-leading research university.The campus is located in the small town of Boseman, close to Yellowstone National Park. With more than 10 colleges and schools, we offer specialized programs from associate degree to doctoral degree in more than 120 fields.Currently, there are approximately 50 students from 70 states in the United States and 14,000 countries around the world.Surrounded by a wide blue sky and powerful nature, they are learning calmly.The Faculty of Music actively provides music opportunities to the local community based on the belief that music is indispensable for a prosperous life.The students who play a central role foster the motivation, leadership, and creativity to contribute to society through music activities.Dynamic programs that take into account the diversifying careers of the modern music industry are also popular.In the university course, music in general such as performance + other liberal arts subjects, BA degree in music technology (composition, sound design, audio engineering, multidisciplinary collaboration), BME degree in music education (chorus, instrumental music) Offering acquisition courses.In the graduate program, you can obtain an ME degree aiming to become a professional music educator through a program in partnership with the Faculty of Education.
There are 15 groups such as orchestras, chamber orchestras, choirs, operas, pep bands, jazz bands, and gamelans in the ensemble to hone their practical skills, and as mentioned above, they contribute to the community.In addition, we regularly hold master classes inviting prominent musicians. In February 2012, veteran and prestigious violinist Andres Cardenes will visit the school.One of the attractions of Montana State University's Faculty of Music is that you can enjoy the atmosphere of a conservatory at a university.