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The University of Kentucky School of Music has played an important part in the development of musical life in Kentucky and beyond since 1918. 

The School offers degree programs within five areas of study as well as minors in music performance and music theory & history. Our performance areas are brass, keyboards, percussion, strings, voice, and winds; each boasting world-class faculty. Additionally, we have research programs for scholars and professional training for teachers.

Ben Arnold, Acting Director
Lori Hetzel, Associate Director

The University of Kentucky is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Visit the NASM website for more information.
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    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

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    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

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    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

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    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

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    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

    Singletary Concert Hall
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    UK Opera Theatre's annual It's a Grand Night for Singing! is a popular musical revue featuring the best of Broadway's past and present, starring more than 100 UK Opera Theatre and…

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