Why UT?

• US News & World Report, Forbes Magazine and The Princeton Review rank the University of Tennessee a Top National Public University.

• Now in the midst of a multi-year "top 25" initiative, UT is in the midst of an effort to become universally recognized as one of the best public research universities in the United States.

• The UT School of Music is recognized as an outstanding and comprehensive program, with 426 music majors, and a variety of music degree options.

• In the fall of 2013 we moved into the gorgeous new Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, a state of the art facility that boasts 50 excellent practice rooms, the beautiful Powell Recital Hall, and advanced audio and video recording capacities.

• After the purchase in the  summer of 2013 of an additional 68 Steinway pianos, the UT School of Music is now officially an All Steinway school.

• UT boasts five orchestras:  the UT Symphony, Chamber, Opera, Contemporary and Studio Orchestras

• Double Degree students welcome!  UT is a comprehensive university with a wealth of excellent curricula

• Annual Chamber Music Residencies with renowned string quartets, (most recently the Ying, Miami, Cavani and Avalon Quartets.)

• Workshops on topics of interest to musicians:  performance anxiety, community engagement, career development, Alexander technique and more

• Graduate Assistantships with tuition waiver and stipend

• Strings in the Schools award for Masters in Music Education – includes a position as orchestra director in a local school!

• Beautiful Campus nestled along the Tennessee River in the shadow of the Smoky Mountain National Park
• Low cost of living – ideal for allowing young artists time to practice without needing to work extra hours to make ends meet!