Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance

The Boyer College of Music and Dance is an esteemed institution within Temple University, dedicated to the performing arts. It is situated on Temple's main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The college was founded in 1962 and forms a part of the Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts at Temple University, which also includes the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. Boyer College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including Choral Activities, Dance, Instrumental Studies, Jazz Studies, Keyboard Studies, Music Education, Composition, Music History, Music Theory, Music Technology, Music, Music Therapy, and Voice and Opera. These programs are designed to provide students with a thorough education in their chosen field, as well as practical performance experience. The college is strategically located less than one mile from Philadelphia’s historic cultural institutions, such as the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadanco, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This proximity to major cultural venues allows for unique opportunities for students to engage with the arts community. Additionally, Philadelphia's location is conveniently positioned between New York City and Washington, D.C., offering further access to a range of artistic and cultural experiences. Boyer College is well-known for its strong performance component, offering students numerous opportunities to participate in both large and small ensembles. These ensembles frequently perform at prestigious venues, including the Temple Performing Arts Center, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Each year, the college presents over 500 concerts, performances, master classes, lectures, and faculty and guest artist recitals, most of which are free and open to the public. Community engagement is a core value at Boyer College. Students are encouraged to perform off-campus in various settings, including schools, medical and rehabilitation facilities, and through pop-up concerts throughout the city. The college also extends its reach to the broader community by offering the opportunity for non-Temple individuals to join one of its many community ensembles, catering to a wide range of musical interests and abilities. The Boyer College of Music and Dance holds accreditations from several prestigious organizations, including the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. To learn more about Boyer College's academic offerings, admissions process, and events, individuals are encouraged to explore the college's academic programs and view the calendar of events available on the college's website.