California Baptist University’s Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music offers one of the most progressive music programs on the West Coast. The music major instills students with a foundation for lifelong growth and discovery in music—and in life.
Instilling a passion for excellence
Beyond merely entertaining audiences, students are encouraged to engage passionately in their music—to truly communicate a mastery of experience and emotion. That’s why in every class, every rehearsal, every performance, each student is held to higher standards that will encourage them to develop and expand their God-given gifts and ultimately share them in service to others.
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. The school’s musical philosophy is driven by the idea of making connections: between the music and the performer, the performer and the audience.
State-of-the-art technology
CBU music students work with the latest music technology in the state-of-the-art Hawkins Music Building—learning concepts and drills to create music and produce scores through music publishing programs, and even using sequencing techniques for performing music with MIDI instruments.
Wide ranging performance opportunities
CBU music students have the opportunity to share music in a number of venues ranging from intimate church sanctuaries to celebrated concert halls. And with each performance, they develop the charisma to communicate personally with the audience and take them to a higher level of self-discovery and awareness.
Music Program Student Outcomes
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Music Degree (125 units) BM
General Education Requirements (38-50 units)
The general education requirements will follow the curriculum set forth for other university degree programs. Some general education requirements will be met through specific core music requirements.
Core Degree Requirements (56 units)
Core Applied Music Requirements
MUS 012 Class Piano I*
MUS 022 Class Piano II*
1 MUS — Private Instruction (8 units minimum**)
2 MUS — Major Ensemble (8 units minimum)
3 MUS 098 Choral Union (4 units minimum)
*Enrollment in Functional Piano (MUS 032) or Private Instruction: Piano (MUS 082, MUS 462) or Class Piano (MUS 012, MUS 022) is required each semester until the piano proficiency requirements are met.An opportunity to attempt to pass the exam for first semester students will be offered during rehearsal camps. For returning students, an attempt to pass the exam or portions of the exam will be offered during finals week each semester.
** Students must complete eight (8) units of private instruction in the same area. For Keyboard Accompanying Majors MUS 089 and MUS 469 will meet the MUS 082 and MUS 462 requirement.
1 Enrollment for one unit of MUS 080-089, 460-469 Private Instruction is required for each semester of residence for all Music Majors and Minors. A minimum of eight (8) units are required. Private Instruction for majors and minors includes 75% recital attendance of all School of Music-sponsored faculty and student recitals. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the requirement to complete an additional Concert Music requirement (See School of Music). Students may enroll in one semester of MUS 013 Class Voice in place of one (1) unit of MUS 081 Private Instruction: Voice with permission from the School of Music.
2 Enrollment is required in at least one Major Ensemble (MUS 090, 091, 092, 094, 097) for full credit during each semester of enrollment at CBU. A minimum of eight (8) units are required.Additional ensembles may be taken for 0-1 units with permission from the School of Music.
3 Enrollment in MUS 098 Choral Union is required for each semester of residence for all Music Majors and Minors. A minimum of four (4) units are required. Offered for 0 units in the Fall and 1 unit in the Spring.
Core Lower Division Requirements
MUS 114 Music Theory I
MUS 115 Musicianship Lab I
MUS 124 Music Theory II
MUS 125 Musicianship Lab II
MUS 214 Music Theory III
MUS 202 Music in Global Cultures
MUS 215 Musicianship Lab III
MUS 221 Music in Worship (*Christian Studies)
MUS 224 Music Theory IV
MUS 225 Musicianship Lab IV
MUS 282 Music Technology (*Technology)
*Meets general education requirement.
Core Upper Division Requirements
MUS 312 Conducting I
MUS 313 Music History I
MUS 323 Music History II
MUS 324 Music History III (*Non-US History)
MUS 325 Music History IV
MUS 431 Recital/Senior Project
*Meets general education requirement.
Major Requirements
In addition to the general education and core Bachelor of Music degree requirements, students must complete all of the prescribed courses listed in one of the following majors: Composition, Instrumental Performance, Keyboard Accompanying, Music Education, Piano Performance, or Vocal Performance.
Composition Major (33 units) BM
MUS 253 Introduction to Music Composition
MUS 283 Electronic Music
MUS 311 Form and Analysis
MUS 354 Private Lessons in Composition (4 units)
MUS 372 Counterpoint
MUS 390 Projects in Musical Analysis
MUS 412 Conducting II
MUS 414 Interpretive Arranging
MUS 472 Orchestration
Twelve (12) additional upper division electives.
Instrumental Performance Major (31 units) BM
MUS 080-088 Private Instruction and MUS 460-468 Private Instruction (8 units*)
MUS 095-097 Chamber Ensemble (Strings), Jazz Band or Concert Band (6 units)
MUS 345 Choral, Orchestral and Band Literature
MUS 419 Instrumental Pedagogy
Twelve (12) additional upper division electives.
* Students must complete eight (8) units of private instruction in the same instrumental area.
Keyboard Accompanying Major (31 units) BM
MUS 089, 469 Private Instruction: Accompanying (8 units)
MUS 083 Private Instruction: Organ
MUS 095 Chamber Ensemble (2 units)
MUS 256 Basics of Accompanying
MUS 346 Repertoire for Accompanists
MUS 376 Performance Styles for Accompanists
MUS 420 Diction for Singers
Twelve (12) additional upper division electives.
Music Education Major (31 units) BM
MUS 080-088 Private Instruction and MUS 460-468 Private Instruction (8 units*)
MUS 013 Class Voice
MUS 014 Class Guitar
MUS 311 Form and Analysis
MUS 372 Counterpoint OR MUS 253 Introduction to Music Composition
MUS 405 Introduction to Music Education
MUS 412 Conducting II
MUS 425 Survey of Music in Other Disciplines
MUS 440-443 Instrumental Techniques (4 units)
MUS 450 Internship in Music Education
MUS 472 Orchestration
MUS 475 Introduction to Music in the Schools
*Students must complete eight (8) units of private instruction in the same area.
Piano Performance Major (31 units) BM
MUS 082, 462 Private Instruction: Piano (8 units)
MUS 095 Chamber Ensemble (3 units)
MUS 256 Basics of Accompanying
MUS 334 Piano Literature I
MUS 335 Piano Literature II
MUS 418 Piano Pedagogy
Twelve (12) additional upper division electives.
Vocal Performance Major (31 units) BM
MUS 081, 461 Private Instruction:Voice (8 units)
MUS 093 Chamber Singers (2 units)
MUS 333 Song Literature
MUS 417 Vocal Pedagogy
MUS 420 Diction for Singers
MUS 423 Vocal Repertory Lab (2 units)
Twelve (12) additional upper division electives.
Digital Arts Concentration
(Optional Concentration for all Bachelor of Music Majors students)
MUS 384 Survey of Recording Technology
MUS 385 Digital Media Ethics
MUS 386 Audio Engineering I
MUS 387 Audio Engineering II
Updated March 21, 2011.