Welcome to the School of Music

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 UK School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Visit the NASM website for more information.
Upcoming Events
  • Oct 11 - 12 2024

    Join us for the 2024 American Eurhythmics Society National Conference! Dalcroze Eurhythmics is a playful, experiential approach to teaching and learning music through movement. It is a process for…

    Fine Arts Building
  • Oct 11 2024 | 12 - 1pm

    Part of the Appalachia in the Bluegrass Series

    Mash Grass is a 6-piece American Bluegrass Band from Versailles, KY. The band formed in 2022 from a collection of music loving folks who met…

    John Jacob Niles Gallery
  • Oct 18 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 19 2024 | 2 - 5pm, Oct 19 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 20 2024 | 2 - 5pm

    Presented by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre

    THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
    by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sung in Italian with English supertitles

    UK Opera Theatre proudly…

    Lexington Opera House
  • Oct 19 2024

    The primary mission of this competition is to encourage and support exceptionally gifted high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who currently display potential for success in solo classical…

    Schmidt Vocal Arts Center
  • Oct 18 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 19 2024 | 2 - 5pm, Oct 19 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 20 2024 | 2 - 5pm

    Presented by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre

    THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
    by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sung in Italian with English supertitles

    UK Opera Theatre proudly…

    Lexington Opera House
  • Oct 18 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 19 2024 | 2 - 5pm, Oct 19 2024 | 7:30 - 10:30pm, Oct 20 2024 | 2 - 5pm

    Presented by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre

    THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
    by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sung in Italian with English supertitles

    UK Opera Theatre proudly…

    Lexington Opera House
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