Blutt College House Music Program
The mission of the Blutt College House Music Program is to provide partially subsidized private musical instruction to undergraduate students while bringing professional performances, master classes, and other musical events of the highest quality to the Penn community. Co-sponsored by CHAS and the Department of Music, the Blutt College House Music Program combines the exceptional musical talents of its instructors with the convenience and community of the College Houses.
Visit the Department of Music to learn more about this partnership.
Undergraduate Music Fellowships
CHAS and the Music Department select several undergraduate performing musicians each year as College House Undergraduate Music Fellows. This fellowship supports the creation of a performance-centered project in one of the College Houses, designed and carried out by the Music Fellow. Additionally, the fellows each receive a semester of weekly one-hour private lessons with one of the instructors from the Department of Music.
Spring 2025 Music Fellow Performances
Saturday, April 19, 2 PM, Gutmann MPR
The Bodacious Cowboys: A Steely Dan Tribute, Justin Pederson (Gutmann/Radian)
Rock band performance
Monday, April 21, 6 PM, Harrison Heyer Sky Lounge
Live @ the Lounge, Charlotte Lew (Harrison)
Performances from Penn Pipers and Full Measure A Capella
Friday, April 25, 5 PM, Harrison Heyer Sky Lounge
Strings, Keys, & More: An Interactive Music Fair, Ara Alabi (Harrison)
Opportunities for folks to try out different instruments and learn more from musicians at Penn
Saturday, April 26, 2 PM, Hill Club Lounge
Harmonica Fellowship Finale Performance, Leo Solga (Hill)
Concert from students participating in Leo's harmonica lessons
Du Bois Jazz Program
W.E.B. Du Bois College House has been involved in instructing musicians in the art of jazz for over twenty years. Currently as part of the Blutt College House Music Program in collaboration with the Department of Music, the Du Bois Music Room primarily hosts lessons in jazz piano for undergrads, but also gets a chance to host students for jazz organ, songwriting, music production, pop piano, and classical piano.
Music Practice in the Houses
The College Houses have music and practice areas available to their residents. Please note that all music areas in the College Houses require a PENNCard for building entry. Some rooms are reserved for residents of those particular Houses or Residential Programs. Pianos in semi-public areas (lounges, galleries, multi-purpose rooms) may not be available when rooms are being used for other activities. Check with individual House Offices for permission to use these rooms and for more information.
