Music at Fort Hays State University—Forward thinking. World ready.

For us, it’s not just a motto — it’s a way of life.

Whether you want to study music education, performance, composition, music technology, or just play in an ensemble and earn a different degree, we welcome your contributions and individual talents.

As an important member in the Department of Music, you will quickly discover you aren’t just another face in the crowd, but rather, a unique student with specific goals, dreams and aspirations. Our program is designed to help you succeed. How?

You will:

• discover innovative teaching practices in every musical area of study to prepare you for your chosen career
• learn in our friendly, supportive environment
• begin to develop your performance skills in one of our many ensembles available to you as soon as you enroll at FHSU.

At FHSU, you will find dynamic faculty who are deeply committed to your education and training as an aspiring musician. Take a look at our faculty bios, and you will see that our nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty members are committed to excellence in music. You won't find a harder working music faculty dedicated to your success at FHSU.

Join us in the Department of Music. Discover a high quality education that will prepare you for whatever lies ahead, and get the training you need to be the musician you want to be.

Most importantly, come visit us. Once you do, we are confident you'll be ready to make Fort Hays your musical home. Contact the Department of Music today to learn more!