Department of Music

Welcome to the Department of Music.

Music has been an important part of the curriculum and community at Mount Allison since the first Certificate in Music was awarded in 1874. Our Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music building is a vibrant hub of creative activity and research on campus, featuring classrooms and rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, a dedicated Music Library, and our wonderful Brunton Auditorium in which we present more than 80 public events each year.

The Department of Music offers opportunities for students at every level of interest or experience to engage with the arts at Mount Allison. We offer a Bachelor of Music degree (which includes applied music instruction), a Bachelor of Arts Major in Music, a Bachelor of Arts Joint Major in Computer Science and Music, and a Minor in Music. Students from any program are also welcome to take Music elective courses, to join our ensembles, or to attend our many concerts and events each year (which are free for Mount Allison students).

Students will find an extraordinary degree of personal attention and support from our exceptional faculty here, as well as opportunities to customize their degrees to suit their unique interests and career goals. We warmly welcome you to connect with us and to visit our Conservatory building, and we hope you will become a part of our vibrant musical and scholarly community on campus.

Contact Us

If you are a prospective student interested in studying Music, please get in touch with us at music@mta.ca or follow the links below to find out more about opportunities here.

We also invite members of the community to stay in touch with us by joining our e-mail list. Please write to music@mta.ca to be added to our mailing list, or to inquire about anything related to the Department. The Music Administrative Office can also be reached by phone at (506) 364-2374.

Upcoming Events in Music

Faculty Gala Concert:

We launch the 2025-26 season with a concert featuring performances by faculty members of the Department of Music. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca.

Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium, 7:30 pm.

Colloquium Musicum:

Lectures, presentations, and workshops by faculty members, students, and guests on a wide variety of musical topics. Guest and details TBD. Admission is free; all are welcome. For more information call 506-364-2374 or email music@mta.ca.

Conservatory of Music Brunton Auditorium, 4:00 pm.

News

Four Mount Allison professors receive more than $600,000 in SSHRC Insight funding

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