Performance Major
Azusa, USA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Earn a BM in Music: Performance at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll be equipped as a musician to take your art to the next level—preparing for careers in performance, private teaching, or to pursue advanced degrees. You’ll expand your résumé and skillset by participating in musical ensembles, attending and performing in recitals, and honing your abilities in one-on-one lessons with world class musicians. You’ll have access to the greater Los Angeles area—a hub of diverse venues and opportunities—graduating ready to start a successful musical career.
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Foster professional connections with faculty-mentors in small class sizes.
- Integrate faith and musicianship.
- Participate in our many varied musical ensembles and perform regularly.
- Choose from brass, wind, percussion, guitar, harp, organ, piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, or vocal.
- Take advantage of performance opportunities in L.A., in all music genres from classical to pop
Program Details
The Bachelor of Music in Performance with a performance emphasis prepares students for applied teaching and for advanced study in the performance area of their choice. In addition to music performance, courses in theory, music history, literature, and conducting give students thorough preparation in comprehensive musicianship.
Scholarships and Funding
You might think that a private college education is beyond your reach, but there are many financial resources available to help make an Azusa Pacific education a reality. APU students may take advantage of three basic types of financial aid: scholarships and grants, education loans, and student employment.
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. They can come from federal, state, or private sources. Scholarships are typically merit-based, meaning they are awarded depending on demonstrated academic ability or other specific talents.
Scholarships are often available from sources outside of APU. You can search for these scholarships through websites such as finaid.org or fastweb.com. The Student Services Center is sometimes notified of scholarships available through APU departments or local organizations, and can provide information about any available scholarships on request.
Education Loans
Education loans are usually repaid after graduation, may be deferred until after graduate school, and often have very low interest rates.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
Student Employment
On-campus student employment is available for students needing additional income to pay for education-related expenses. APU students also find work off campus in the surrounding community.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education
- GE 100 First-Year Seminar
- WRIT 110 Writing 1: The Art and Craft of Writing
- Writing
- Humanities: Literature
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
Biblical, Theological, and Philosophical Formation
- MIN 108 Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry
- UBBL 100 Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy
- UBBL 230 Luke/Acts
- PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
- or HUM 224 Core Texts in Philosophy
- or HUM 324 Core Texts in Philosophy
- Upper-Division Bible Elective
- Theology
Personal and Social Responsibility
- Intercultural Competence
- MUS 201 Introduction to World Music (F/S, So, Jr, Sr)
- or MUS 302 Soul Music
Total Units 40
Rankings
- 1 of 126 - Best Western Colleges according to Princeton Review's 2023 Best Colleges Guide
Program Outcome
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Command of Skills: Demonstrate a command of skills required for comprehensive musicianship, including sight singing/ear training, functional keyboard, music technology, and analysis.
- Contextual Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of music in historical, cultural, and stylistic context.
- Creative or Interpretive Utilization: Demonstrate creative or interpretive utilization of skills and contextual understanding.
- Career-Oriented Application: Demonstrate career-oriented application of skills.
- Music and Faith: Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the intersection of music and faith.
Career Opportunities
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary - Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- Music Directors and Composers - Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.
- Musicians and Singers - Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.