After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is MUSIC.
~Aldous Huxley
Freed-Hardeman University’s Music Division of the Department of Fine Arts prepares professional musicians and music educators, provides every student at the University a chance to experience music and serves as a center of musical art and culture for Henderson and the surrounding West Tennessee area.
The FHU Music Division provides a quality curriculum that combines theory, history, music education, and performance in low student-faculty ratio classes. A distinguished faculty of scholars, educators, and performers with expertise in their field of specialty will guide the music major in his/her studies. Vocal and instrumental performing groups, open to majors and non-majors alike, offer students many opportunities to perform. Private instruction in both piano and voice is available.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.) with a performance emphasis (voice or piano) is offered. Teaching Licensure in Music, Vocal/General, is available by completion of the B.A. in Music as well as the required professional education courses. A minor in music is also available.
Regardless of whether you are considering a professional career in music or want to pursue it as an avocation, whether you want to refine your skills as a performer, or deepen your understanding as a listener, come and explore the opportunities that await you at Freed-Hardeman University.