Welcome! We are a vibrant, comprehensive Department of Music. We serve all students at Hope College, from electives to music majors and minors. Whatever your interest and background in music, if you want to develop a lifelong passion for music, there is a place for you here! If you attend one of our concerts, you might witness the large array of our ensembles, as well as hear outstanding student soloists preparing for a career in music.

We offer degrees in music performance, jazz, music education, music as a liberal arts major, dual degrees; all of these can be completed in four years. The College Finder, a publication for high school students exploring colleges, lists us as one of the best undergraduate music departments in the country. Explore our website to find out why!