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Undergraduate Program

Minor, Teaching Endorsement

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Why This Program?

This program is designed to help develop musicianship through performances, musical history of music, theoretical analysis of style, composing and conducting experiences, and to understand fundamental musical techniques. The core of every music curriculum is the individual lesson and performing ensembles, whether focused on voice, piano, and choral conducting.

All music students must:

Enroll in applied music courses.
Take part in regularly scheduled performance seminars each term.
Participate in a minimum of one performing ensemble (Cliff Singers, Jazz Ensemble, or liturgical ensembles) per term.

11:1Student to Faculty Ratio

$23KAverage Student Aid Per Year

90+Years of Excellence in Education

More About the Program

The music program seeks to provide a means for spiritual, intellectual and artistic development, as consistent with a liberal arts education. With an annual schedule of more than 30 public presentations and an accomplished artist faculty, the music program exemplifies the unity of musicianship and educational practice needed for success in the real world. Graduates from the music department make significant contributions in their respective communities -- they are teachers and administrators in private and public schools and institutions of higher education; they own and operate private studios; they work as professional concert artists, accompanists, church musicians, and directors of regional theatres; and they are graduate students at major research universities.

Career Options

Music Teachers
School Administrators
Music Professor Higher Education
Private Studio Professional
Professional Concert Artist
Accompanists
Vocal Musicians
Theater Directors
Graduate Musical Pathways

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