At the Department of Music at Boise State, we pride ourselves on fostering artistic innovation and scholarly excellence. Led by a talented, world-renowned faculty, our goal is to create a supportive and challenging environment that fully embraces the musical richness of our world.
Whether you are a future educator, performer, composer — or simply a person interested in music — this is a place where you can explore and expand your musical horizons in whatever direction you choose.
Professional Collaboration Opportunities
Located in the heart of Boise, Boise State Music students are actively involved with the Idaho arts community. Often, students have the opportunity to collaborate and perform with numerous and varied professional arts groups and performers. On top of that, our students often receive discounted or free tickets to performances, masterclasses and lessons from touring professionals.
Some of our frequent professional collaborators include:
- Boise Philharmonic and Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale
- Boise Baroque Orchestra
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival
- Opera Idaho
- Treefort Music Festival
World-Class Venues
- Morrison Center for the Performing Arts (Listed as the #2 University Venue in the nation for the category 5,000 seats or less by Venues Today Magazine)
- Recital Hall
- Treefort South Outdoor Amphitheater
- The Blue
Relentless Faculty Innovation
Boise State is a force of intellectual curiosity and ingenuity. We continue to make game-changing discoveries and provide student-centered learning experiences. Our world-class faculty are eternally fueling this initiative and are the backbone of a Boise State Music education. They mentor students, expand knowledge through research, foster interdisciplinary learning opportunities and tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today.
The Symmetry of Trees
Music by Dr. Eric Scott Alexander, Department Chair
Performed by Dr. Brian Hodges, Cello
Visuals by Ryan Donahue, Visiting Assistant Professor: Graphic Design
Director of Photography: Ryan Cannon, Associate Professor: Film
Edited by Boise State Film student Jada Johnstone
Filmed in the Keith and Catherine Stein Luminary
Visit Us!
The Department of Music is housed inside the beautiful Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, located on the northwest corner of the Boise State campus. It is best to park inside Brady Garage and enter the Morrison Center at the southeast entrance (blue arrow). Walk-ins are welcome, however, for a scheduled tour, questions, and inquiries, please email music@boisestate.edu.
Our mailing address is: 1910 University Drive, Mailstop 1560, Boise, Idaho 83725-1560