About the Department
History and Educational Mission
The Department of Music in the College of Arts at Fu Jen Catholic University was founded in 1983 under the direction of Archbishop Lo Kuang, then president of the university. Its educational mission reflects the ideals of truth, goodness, beauty, and holiness.
Building on its experience in music education, the department established a master’s program in performance in 1996. A musicology specialization was added in the 1999 academic year to foster scholarly research, followed by composition in 2001. In 2002, the department introduced an in-service master’s program to meet the continuing education needs of working music professionals. In 2003, the Ministry of Education approved the establishment of the doctoral program to cultivate advanced musical talent and contribute to cultural development.
Our graduates pursue further study and careers in music education, performance, and other music-related fields. The department places particular emphasis on holistic education and personal development. With well-equipped facilities, a strong faculty, and a comprehensive curriculum, we aim to nurture music professionals who combine academic achievement with personal integrity, and to create an artistic community that glorifies God.
Department Chairs
| Rev. Joseph Ly | 1983.8－1984.9 |
| Rev. Alban Hrebic | 1984.9－1985.7 |
| Lan-Ku Chen | 1985.8－1988.7 |
| Chi-Ming Lau | 1988.8－1994.7 |
| Ming-Jian Fang | 1994.8－1998.7 |
| Lian-Chang Kuo | 1998.8－2001.7 |
| Ming-Chung Sheu | 2001.8－2004.7 |
| Sheau-Ping Hu | 2004.8－2010.7 |
| Mei-Ling Shyu | 2010.8－2016.7 |
| Shu-Wen Sun | 2016.8－2022.7 |
| Yi-Tsao Wang | 2022.8–present |
Facilities and Learning Resources
Hwai-Jen Auditorium and Hwai-De Recital Hall
The College of Arts building, completed in 1987, houses Hwai-Jen Auditorium and Hwai-De Recital Hall, together with classrooms and practice rooms for solo piano, two pianos, and chamber music. The department’s instruments include concert grand pianos, a harpsichord, and a nineteenth-century Steinway piano. Classrooms and practice rooms are sound-insulated and air-conditioned.
Specialist facilities include ensemble and percussion rehearsal rooms, a choir classroom, chamber music and audiovisual classrooms, an audiovisual collection, a music library, and an electronic music laboratory. These resources support performance, teaching, research, and creative work.
Electronic Music Laboratory
Established in the 1988 academic year, the electronic music laboratory supports teaching in music technology and practical creative skills. Its hardware and software serve courses in electronic music, notation and computer applications, commercial arranging, recording and digital archiving, recording engineering, digital music production and distribution, and sound design.
Students also have access to university facilities and extracurricular activities, including dormitories, sports facilities, a heated swimming pool, and a gym.
Further Study and Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue advanced study in music and the arts at universities in Taiwan and abroad. Career paths include school and private music teaching, teaching and research assistance, arts administration, recording and production, orchestral and choral conducting, stage production, instrument maintenance, improvisation, and music therapy-related work. Some professional roles require additional training or qualifications.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The Chinese department introduction lists the following scholarships, grants, and awards. Availability, eligibility, amounts, and application procedures are subject to current university and department announcements. Amounts below are in New Taiwan dollars.
- University Academic Excellence Scholarships: NT$10,000, NT$6,000, and NT$4,000 for the top three students in each undergraduate year.
- KHS Academic Scholarship Foundation (財團法人功學社學術獎助基金會): NT$12,000 each; two department recipients.
- Tong Ho Music Academic Research Scholarship Foundation (財團法人東和音樂學術研究獎助基金會): NT$8,000; one recipient.
- Department scholarship for less commonly played orchestral instruments.
- Department entrance awards for outstanding undergraduate students.
- Department awards for achievements in external competitions.
- Kong Hsiang-Hsi Financial Need Scholarship (孔祥熙院長清寒獎學金): NT$10,000.
- Fu Jen Catholic University financial aid grants; the number of recipients varies.
- Pope John Paul II Scholarship: NT$50,000; one recipient per unit.
- Master’s scholarships and financial aid in accordance with university regulations.