Music
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Music, Certificate
Undergraduate Programs
Our music major is a great choice if you have professional ambitions in music performance, public school teaching, composition, jazz studies, as a music generalist, or seek a foundation for graduate study leading to college or university teaching or research positions. You have the opportunity to learn from our award-winning faculty and to perform in a variety of ensembles, ranging from our University Orchestra to Jazz Ensemble. For aspiring composers and music historians, you'll enjoy taking classes in our electronic music studio, and learning from accomplished composition, musicology, and ethnomusicology faculty.
Majors (Emphasis/Specialization)
- Music, B.A.
- Music - Global Composition, B.M.
- Music - Jazz Studies, B.M.
- Music - Performance, B.M.
- Music - Professional Studies (General), B.M.
- Music - Professional Studies (Music Entrepreneurship and Business), B.M.
- Music - Professional Studies (Music Recording Technology and Audio Design), B.M.
- Music, Emphasis Music Education, B.M.
Sample Courses
- Introduction to Electro-Acoustic Music
- Musicianship
- Music and Culture
- History of Jazz
Graduate Programs
- Critical Studies in Music, M.A.
- Music - Composition, M.M.
- Music - Conducting, M.M.
- Music - Jazz Studies, M.M.
- Music - Performance, M.M.
- Music Education, M.M.
Certificate
- Artist Diploma
Career Options
Our graduates perform, teach, compose, review, sell, and record music. Since Music majors graduate with extremely strong transferable skills, many work in business and other industries.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- The Juilliard School
- New World Symphony
- Murrietta Valley High school
Academic Experiences
Transferable Skills
- Abstract and formal reasoning skills
- Technical and analytical writing
- Extensive performance experience
- Rhetorical skills
- Manage time efficiently by setting priorities
- Public speaking skills
- Didactic skills
School of Music and Dance
College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts

