Opportunities for Music/Music Theory?

[professorm804]

I know West Point is not a music school but I was wondering if there are any opportunities to do music/music theory at West Point for extracurricular sake. I already know about Spirit band, but are there any places where performing music would be allowed? (Like are there any pianos or practice rooms, etc.) Thanks!

 

[parentalunit2]

Each chapel has at least one piano so the one closest to the cadet area would be in the basement of the Cadet Chapel. No practice rooms that I know of, not like at a traditional college. There was a music class taught at West Point, but it was last offered about 30 years ago. As cadets always have diverse and really unique interests, I think you will find likeminded people and figure out a way to perform. Just ask around a bit once you get there!

 

[Casey]

There’s a concert piano that cadets can use in a room at the top floor of the library. You also can bring your own instrument, and there are dayrooms or places you’ll be able to find to play. I wouldn’t recommend bringing it on R-day but I had my guitar with me from A-day on. Just don’t plan on storing instruments in the trunk rooms for any extended periods of time. They are not climate controlled and could absolutely wreck or warp a wood body instrument.

In addition to the spirit band, for clubs, there is a string ensemble, and if you sing, Glee club that travels nationally. The opportunities are definitely there. You may just have to hunt them down.

 

[prospective2019]

There is also a string ensemble and a jazz group that both meet and perform regularly. There are a lot of musical cadets.