California Baptist University
The B.A. in Music is a liberal arts degree that is broadly focused. The curriculum includes 15+ elective units, allowing students to easily double major without additional semesters of study. Students are thus given more exposure to ideas outside of the arts.
Aim for excellence
In every class, every rehearsal, every performance, students are held to higher standards
that will encourage them to develop and expand their God-given gifts and ultimately
share them with others.
Practice a contemporary conservatory style
CBU's music classroom style is often referred to as conservatory—intimate, challenging
and rigorous—but unlike typical music conservatories that preserve the past with a
traditional repertoire, CBU's music is forward-looking to engage both musicians and
audiences in the contemporary enjoyment of the art.
Use state-of-the-art technology
CBU music students work hands-on with the latest music technology on both their personal
Macbook Pro computers and in computer labs and classrooms located within the state-of-the-art
Hawkins Music Building. Software for professional and audio production, sequencing
and publishing quality notation are used each day in many of the core music courses.
University Choir and Orchestra is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
The course provides the students with an appreciation and understanding of the cultural history of Jazz. Through critical listening students will learn to identify the various styles and performers associated with the traditions of Jazz.
Survey of the history and development of popular music in the 20th and 21st centuries. Emphasis is placed on recorded music history and the socio-musical aspects of music.
Students will:
As you make decisions about college, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.
Apply today! When you complete and submit your application to CBU, a friendly and knowledgeable admissions counselor will guide you through the admissions process and all the necessary steps to become a Lancer.
At 15, I attended my first live orchestra and choir concert. It was Handel’s Messiah, and as powerful waves of music washed over me, I wondered to myself, “Could I do this with music?” I also fell in love with film music—Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List and Gladiator in particular. I believe God created humans to be creative wherever we are and to empathize with others through the arts. In every piece I write, I strive to create moments of adventure and healing for the audience.
I’m a firm believer that from the moment you wake to when you put your head down to sleep, you should love what you do each day. Music envelopes my life and is a profound gift that God has given to express his love, grace, patience and understanding to the world. Every time I return to the score for study, I learn more about His art and divinity through music.
At 15, I attended my first live orchestra and choir concert. It was Handel’s Messiah, and as powerful waves of music washed over me, I wondered to myself, “Could I do this with music?” I also fell in love with film music—Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List and Gladiator in particular. I believe God created humans to be creative wherever we are and to empathize with others through the arts. In every piece I write, I strive to create moments of adventure and healing for the audience.
I’m a firm believer that from the moment you wake to when you put your head down to sleep, you should love what you do each day. Music envelopes my life and is a profound gift that God has given to express his love, grace, patience and understanding to the world. Every time I return to the score for study, I learn more about His art and divinity through music.
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