Study Music at UH Mānoa
Learn more about our degree programs of study, ranging from a Bachelor of Arts or Minor in Music all the way to a Master’s or Ph.D. in ethnomusicology. Also, click to learn about financial aid and scholarship options for musicians.
Meet our Faculty & Staff
Visit our Faculty Directory to learn more about and contact our world-class faculty of musicians and scholars.
Learn about Ensembles
Want to make music at UH Mānoa? Join an ensemble. There’s a group for every level of experience and interest. Students from throughout the UH Mānoa community are invited—and some groups are open to community members. Click to learn more.
Recent News
PhD composition student Paul Gabriel Cosme receives John Young Scholarship towards Philippine ethnography and concerto composition
March 14, 2025Marcus Moore debuts original ballet score – Beige: An Afro Ballet
March 10, 2025Afro-ballet: a collaboration by graduate students Jonathan Clarke Sypert and Marcus Moore
January 29, 2025Creativity on record: works by UH Music Department faculty Dr. Alec Schumacker and Dr. Takuma Itoh acclaimed
January 28, 2025Learn more…
Learn more about the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa, Music Department. Hear about our vast offerings of Western music—private studios, orchestra, choirs, bands, theory, and musicology—along-side a staggering range of Eastern and non-traditional musical options—from jazz and pop to Asian-Pacific chamber ensemble and Hawaiian music courses. We are indeed like no other place on earth!