It’s been said that music is the language of the soul. At Fresno Pacific University you’ll learn not only to speak in notes, but also the history behind music. You’ll gain a lifelong appreciation for and participate in a rich variety of musical forms of expression. You’ll learn the many facets of music history, theory, technique and application to help you become the musician you want to be. Our major emphasizes performance and combines theory with practical participation in a variety of musical activities, moving you from student to performer.

Emphases

This program requires an emphasis

Highlights

Career opportunities

Our curriculum for the music major 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, you will be prepared for lifelong exploration of music through teaching, performance, leading worship or composition.

Program director

Erik Leung, D.M.A candidate

Instructor of Music

Course listing

General Education Or Other Prerequisites (6 Units)

Students who demonstrate sufficient background (by exam) may waive MUS-101 Elements of Musicianship and proceed directly to MUS-110L Music Theory and Aural Skills. For students who require foundation studies in preparation for the theory course sequence, music faculty recommends MUS-131 Piano Class or MUS-135 Private Instruction in Piano, followed by MUS-101 Elements of Musicianship.

* Prerequisite for MUS 110L Music Theory and Aural Skills. Requirement may be waived by passing the theory placement exam.

Required Courses (31-33 Units)

Successful completion of Level 1 on the student's primary instrument is a prerequisite for Music 310 Music Theory and Analysis. Music history courses should be preceded by MUS- 349 Music Research and MUS 110L Music Theory and Aural Skills.

Applied Music (private Instruction) (8 Units)

Enrollment in private music instruction in the student's primary instrument is required each semester of attendance, totaling at least 8 units (including at least 4 upper-division units) on the same instrument.

Ensemble (12 Units Minimum)

Participation in a performance ensemble is required each semester of attendance. This requirement includes all music students regardless of primary instrument. All ensemble participation units may be

Taken in any of these ensembles:

Up to 50 percent of all required ensemble units may be taken in any of these ensembles: