All Steinway School

Music students at George Mason University have access to a collection of 68 meticulously maintained Steinway pianos for practice and performance.

Apply & Audition

Admission is a multi-step process. All music majors must be admitted to George Mason and pass an audition.

Meet Our World-Class Faculty

Our faculty includes world-class performers, published composers and recognized scholars in musicology, theory, music education, pedagogy, and ethnomusicology.

Choose Your Specialty Area

Music at George Mason offers a broad range of study areas from performance to technology and education.

Hit the Right Note

From individual recitals to fully-produced ensemble performances, our students thrive by perfecting their craft before live audiences.

Spaces to Showcase Your Music

Among our impressive spaces are 'smart' classrooms, three performance halls, and a sound design studio.

School of Music Closed for Winter Break

The offices and buildings at the Dewberry School of Music will be closed from December 22, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. to January 6, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

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Inspiring artistic and academic excellence — one musician at a time. 

The Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music is recognized internationally for its innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Offering a wide array of academic programs, enterprising scholars and teachers, and a student body representing 135 countries and all 50 states, we guide our students to become responsible musical citizens possessing the highest levels of idealism, passion, and distinction. We look forward to showing you around our school.

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Ranked #1 in 2021
Best Colleges for Music in VA
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