Music in the Heart of Buffalo!
Our mission: To help our students fulfill their own unique potential.
The SUNY Buffalo State difference: Come work with faculty who love teaching and students who love learning. Our students are prepared to take on active roles as musicians, teachers, and leaders in the local and global community.
Buffalo State University Music Department is Now Using Etix
All Spring 2026 concert attendees must have a digital ticket (using a mobile device) for entry to performances (free or paid). A QR code will be available at the entrance.
• Students: Continue submitting programs, and also reserve a FREE digital ticket for each event.
• Patrons: Paper programs will be available.
Audition to Be a Music Major at Buffalo State
New Program
BA in Music, Music Industry Concentration
The BA in Music, Music Industry Concentration offers hands-on experience in the increasingly relevant fields of music technology, music content creation, and music entrepreneurship.
- Courses in audio recording, music business, live performance, music creativity, and musicianship prepare students for the modern music industry.
- State-of-the-art recording and performance facilities.
- Intern with music industry leaders in Buffalo.
Summer Music Institute 2026 Registration is Now Open
Summer Classical Camp
July 27-31, 2026
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano. No vocalists
Summer Jazz Camp
August 3rd-August 7th, 2026
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This camp is open to instrumental students only, no vocalists.
Welcome to the Buffalo State Music Department!
Whether you are a prospective student, current student, family member, or community member, there is a place for you in our department! Located in the heart of Buffalo, we offer a variety of programming to serve our students and the Buffalo community. We are deeply committed to helping our students fulfill their unique potential and to providing opportunities for all Buffalo community members to experience the joys of music. Please consider joining us for concerts in our state-of-the-art performance facilities and following us on Facebook (@BuffaloStateMusicDepartment) and Instagram (@buffalostatemusic) for more event information.
Dr. Rick L. Fleming, Ph.D.
Music Department Chair