Musical Activities at the University

Musical studies are conducted at the Ferman Music Center. The facility includes three large ensemble rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, computer music studio, music technology lab, keyboard skills lab, technology-enhanced classrooms, Wenger practice modules, faculty offices and teaching studios.

The University has a variety of unique performance venues, including the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values (equipped with a 58-stop mechanical action organ and a Bluthner grand piano), the Falk Theatre (a historic 1,000-seat theater), Reeves Theater (supplied with a 7.1 surround sound system and media capabilities suitable for contemporary music) and three historic ballrooms in Plant Hall (the Music Room, Grand Salon and Fletcher Lounge).

The Department of Music offers ensembles suited to the abilities and interests of UT students, whether they are non-majors, minors or aspiring performers/composers/educators majoring in music.  The many ensembles include the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Interactive Arts Ensemble, Studio Production Ensemble, Opera Workshop, Classical Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Spartan Band, Men's and Women's Glee Clubs, Camerata, Opus (a musical theater show choir), World Music Drumming Ensemble and many other instrumental chamber music ensembles.

The Department of Music sponsors more than 100 free concerts and master classes every year, including performances by internationally renowned concert artists, professional touring ensembles and UT music faculty, as well as student ensemble performances and recitals. The Annual Composer Festival at UT is a highlight of the concert season which every year brings a widely respected composer to campus to interact with students and faculty. The Department of Music actively engages with the Tampa Bay community through off-campus performances and the UT Friends of Music Society. For more information about musical activities and studies, go to www.ut.edu/music.