Cline School of Music at North Greenville University is an NASM accredited music program in a faith-based liberal arts environment.
North Greenville University offers professional degrees within a strong liberal arts setting with the BA in Church Music (Praise and Worship Track and Seminary Track), Music Education, and Music Performance. In addition, the University offers the liberal arts BA in Music, which has a large number of elective courses available to give the student freedom to explore other areas of interest. The four components of theoretical skills, style recognition, basic keyboard proficiency, and performance proficiency are inter-related, working together to provide the experiences necessary for the development of effective musicians. Additional components are found in the specialized areas of church music, music education, and performance.
All students in the music program are required to complete a core curriculum that insures a broad exposure to our intellectual heritage. The studies include English language and literature, communication (via student recital performance requirements), mathematics and/or computer science, foreign culture, humanities, natural and/or physical sciences, history, religion, social science, physical education, and cultural experiences. The program is intended to integrate liberal arts background study with music studies to develop well-qualified musicians.
North Greenville University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. In addition, the University is an “All Steinway” institution.
The mission of the music program is to enrich the cultural experiences of the general student body and to prepare students for the professional practice of music. Included is the desire to develop musicians who possess the knowledge, skills, and behavior that foster competence in the field.
To this end the school of music has the following goals:
•To be a vital, contributing member of the local and campus community.
•To assist students to develop cognitive skills in order to be successful musicians in the field or in graduate school.
•To provide opportunities for solo and ensemble performances utilizing a wide range of repertoire.
•To provide concerts, recitals, and master classes that include guest artists in order to expose students to high levels of artistry.
•To work toward strong relationships between the music program and area schools and churches.
