UM's Center for Performing Arts Department of Music is dedicated to train, develop, and educate the next generation of musicians. Our goal is to direct our students in developing their artistry as they pursue excellence and impact others with their art. We strive for excellence and diversity in our music department and endeavor to expand the present and future musical opportunities for our students. Our faculty are professional musicians with experiences ranging from operas, theatres, touring groups, church stages, orchestras, and classrooms around the world.

At the Center for Performing Arts, we believe that a music student should have a college experience replete with performance opportunities. There are currently twenty-one ensembles which perform in schools, churches, public venues, cruise ships, civic and political meetings, and conferences around the country and abroad.