Contact
School of Performing Arts
816.2405
Matt Schwader Harbor, MFA, Chair of the School of Performing Arts; Associate Professor, Theatre; Director of Performance Studies
P: 816-501-2405 / E: matt.schwader
Music at Avila
Welcome to Music
There are many reasons that the music faculty are excited about teaching here at AvilaUniversity, but there is one that stands out above all the rest—you!
Our focus on undergraduate programs means that you will enjoy personal attention from faculty members that are devoted to not only your development as a musician, but also to your goals beyond the degree. Whether that is graduate study, education, or any of the many other opportunities in the music field, we are dedicated to helping you succeed.
It’s an exciting time to be involved with music at Avila University.
More information about the music department can be found on this site, but we’d also love to hear from you. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are glad you are considering Avila University, and we look forward to meeting you!
Alumni Voices
“My first year at Avila was a life-changing experience. My field of study was undecided and I was blindsided by the idea of a degree in music. I am now graduated with a BA in Music with an emphasis in voice. Avila’s music department is unmatchable. The department is small, but it is lead by big-hearted, knowledgeable professors. The relationships I have formed with the music faculty are irreplaceable. Through my career at Avila, I have grown so much as a musician and as a person.” — Max Hasselquist
“The faculty truly want you to succeed and their teaching methods support that belief; they will go out of their way for you. With that kind of support system, you will not only come away with a strong academic and performance background, but you will also gain personal, life-long habits that will carry you throughout life.” — Damian Torres-Botello
