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
Dr. Ricardo Trimillos is honored by International Council for Traditional Music and Dance
September 12, 2023UH-Mānoa Music Department welcomes new professor Dr. Kim Barclift
August 21, 2023Musicology professor featured on award-winning podcast
May 3, 2023Hawaiʻi Symphony to premiere new educational symphony
April 18, 2023Learn 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!