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
Chris Yohmei Blasdel’s album An Ocean of Time praised by PitchPerfect
March 4, 2026PhD in Composition student Yunxin An wins the UH Bands/UH Music Student Composition Competition
February 16, 2026Marsha Schweitzer featured on Copyright Alliance
February 5, 2026PhD in Composition Student Jessica Ackerley wins first place at International Composer Institute of Thailand
February 5, 2026Learn 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!