Music

Learn more about Music at Franklin College

Theory, practice and the liberal arts

The Franklin College Music Department produces not just professional performers, but critical thinkers and creators who have the knowledge, technical skills, confidence and imaginative curiosities to contribute to this creative field. The college’s rigorous music curriculum blends music theory and history with practical pedagogical application. Students learn not just how to play and perform but do so equipped with the context needed to lead in the field. The curriculum is balanced with a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences experience, preparing majors to pursue a music-focused career or apply their music education to any number of professions.

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Music

Outside the Classroom

A personalized learning path

Music students customize their music education experience with an internship that aligns with their career goals. Franklin College music majors have taught music on the Galapagos Islands, made music in the U.K., taught music to special learners in Florida, and interned locally at the Indiana State School Music Association, Indianapolis Arts Chorale, Indianapolis Opera Company and the Boys & Girls Club’s after-school music program.

The department faculty have connections to music organizations and institutions around the world and work one-on-one with each student to find and facilitate an internship unique to his or her career objectives. Finally, students couple one or multiple internships with participating in the department’s co-curricular ensembles, including Marching Drumline, Wind Ensemble, FC Singers, Men’s and Women’s Choruses and more.

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