The music program exists to prepare performers, train teachers and encourage composers to minister through music to the church and community.
The music major provides students with preparation for life-long appreciation of and participation in a rich variety of musical forms of expression. The major emphasizes performance and combines theory with practical participation in a variety of musical activities.
The curriculum is designed to prepare skillful musicians, effective communicators, creative teachers and responsible servant leaders in the church and the community. Through the study of music theory and history and the practice of music performance, students will be prepared for lifelong exploration of music.
The music program exists to prepare performers, train teachers and encourage composers to minister through music to the church and community.
Church music - prepares students for music ministry in the church
Music education - satisfies California state requirements for the subject matter teaching credential in music
Performance/composition - increases student competence in performance or composition