College of Music

Overview

The College of Music prepares students for a range of music careers both within the Kingdom and beyond.

The College offers a comprehensive, practice-based education that bridges Arabic and international traditions. Teaching emphasizes technical mastery, creative expression, and cultural literacy, supporting students in developing in their chosen area of specialization as performers, composers, producers, educators and/or music industry leaders.

The College’s academic approach is informed by international standards in music education and professional practice shaped through engagement with global academic expertise and industry.You can find more information on RUA’s partnerships by visiting Our Partners page.

For students, the College provides a rigorous and supportive environment for the development of musical mastery and cultural understanding preparing graduates to thrive and lead within the growing creative industry sector.

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Programs

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Program Faculty

College Director

Professor Elizabeth Kelly

Professor Elizabeth Kelly is an internationally recognized composer and senior academic leader with extensive experience in music higher education, artistic practice, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. She brings a strong track record of developing and leading music programs and research that integrate creativity, interdisciplinarity and industry engagement.

Program Lead

Sawsan Albahiti

Sawsan Albahiti is a Saudi opera singer and vocal coach with a proven track record across performance, pedagogy, and cultural sector development, contributing to the advancement of classical and operatic music in the Kingdom.