Music
Find Your Voice. Perfect Your Sound. Inspire the World.
A powerful legacy of musical excellence is rooted in African American culture. Our undergraduate program in music builds on that legacy. We nurture technical mastery and cultural pride.
Studying music at Miles will give you a strong foundation for a range of careers. You'll receive world-class training in theory, performance, music production, and music education. You'll also have opportunities to network with professionals. And the professors who'll teach and guide you are not only devoted mentors, but accomplished artists, too.
Program Highlights
The Miles College program in Music:
- Prepares you for a career in the music industry — whether it's as a performer or educator, a producer or music business pro.
- Gives you exciting opportunities to collaborate, perform, and gain exposure on a global scale, thanks to Miles College's connections with music organizations and institutions.
- Encourages you to use your musical talents by contributing to your community through outreach activities like performances and education.
Outside the Classroom
At Miles College, your education extends far beyond rehearsal rooms and lecture halls. You'll perform, collaborate, and grow in real-world environments that prepare you for success in every part of the music industry.
- Gain experience as an intern. Miles College music students intern in recording studios, arts organizations, and music tech companies.
- Join a performing ensemble. Miles offers many opportunities for you to perform as an instrumentalist or singer, from the Marching Band or Wind Band Ensemble, to the official Golden Voices choir, the Choral Ensemble, or Inspirational Voices.
- Participate in travel & performance tours. Domestic and international trips showcase our HBCU sound on global stages.
- Get involved in groundbreaking research and creative projects. Be a part of the Research Hub for Cultural Intellectual Property, a partnership with AIX. In this innovation lab, you'll learn how to turn music into code, so authorship can be protected in the age of AI.
- Engage with the community. Teach and perform in local schools, churches, and cultural centers.
Student Clubs & Organizations
You belong in at least one student-led group. Your options include:
- The Purple Marching Machine: The Miles marching band is the pride and pulse of campus life.
- Choirs & Ensembles that blend spiritual, classical, and contemporary repertoire.
- MENC Collegiate Music Society. Through this chapter of the Music Educators National Conference, you’ll attend state and national conventions to access professional development, connect with practitioners in the field, and learn about the latest advancements and innovations in music education.
- National Association for Music Education. This is the student chapter of NAfME, whose mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all.
- National Association for the Study and Performance of African American Music. Through advocacy, education and performance, NASPAAM provides leadership and motivation for educators, musicians and others interested in fostering the inclusion of African and African American music in education and society.
"When you are here, you’re family."
Kasante C., Class of 2028
Careers in Music
Graduates from Miles College’s Music Program go on to inspire, teach, and lead in every corner of the music world. As a graduate, you can pursue a career in:
Creative performing, musical theatre, and entertainment Music education
Music business and publishing
Music production and technology
Worship
Recreation arts
Tours/road work
Administration
Course Highlight
Music Technology
Merge traditional musicianship with cutting-edge innovation. "Music Technology" will challenge you to reimagine how music is composed, produced, and shared using modern tools like digital audio workstations, synthesizers, and AI-assisted composition software.
You'll explore how sound, storytelling, and technology intersect—and how today’s musicians can use innovation to build on the rich legacy of our musical traditions. From gospel roots to digital beats, shape the future of sound!
For More Information
Dr. Megan Rudolph, Program Coordinator
mrudolph@miles.edu
