Raising the bar for a music degree
UAF offers a full range of music degree programs that prepare for successful careers performing and teaching music. Our students will be enriched by the diversity of their peers, the artistry and scholarship of the faculty, and the resources of the University at large. The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Music reflects the diverse and rich culture of Alaska with a heritage of artistic and academic excellence. The Department also develops musicians and educators ready to become tomorrow's cultural leaders—those who will help shape the course of music not only in Alaska, but nationally and worldwide.
UAA, UAF music departments offer collaborative concert
March 16, 2022
The UAA and UAF departments of music will collaborate on a live-streamed performance on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. "Unity, Diversity & Harmony: A Performance of Music Theater Excerpts," is a collaboration between the UAA and UAF opera workshop ensembles.
Music Department to hold Jolly Jamboree fundraiser
December 24, 2021
The Music Department’s second annual Jolly Jamboree, to be held Thursday, Dec. 23, at 6:30 p.m. on YouTube will raise funds for UAF students to attend young-artist programs around the world.
Department of Music Contact Information
Email: uaf-music@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-7555
Fax: 907-474-6586
Physical address:
1708 Tanana Loop
Fine Arts Complex, Music Wing, Room 201A
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Mailing address:
PO Box 755660
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5660
Jaunelle Celaire
Steve and Cynthia Holmberg Choral Director Endowed Chair
Professor of Voice
Phone: 907-474-5291
Email: jrcelaire@alaska.edu
Elena Mahoney
Office: Fine Arts Complex, Music Wing, Room 201 C
Email: uaf-music@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-6968
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Dan Darrow
CLA Lead Comprehensive Academic Advisor
College of Liberal Arts
Gruening Building, Room 503 G
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Grace Carroll
CLA Comprehensive Academic Advisor
College of Liberal Arts
Gruening Building, Room 503 F
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