Should YOU be a LIBERAL ARTS MUSIC MAJOR with Church Music Option at VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY?
VU offers a traditional liberal arts education with breadth in general education and depth in one or two major subjects. For students choosing the music major as the focus of a Bachelor of Arts degree program, we offer comprehensive preparation in musicianship, history, theory, repertoire, and performance skills. We also offer an option for liberal arts music majors to select an emphasis in Church Music.
This program is intended for music majors with a variety of backgrounds and interests who wish to make church music study a special part of their college program. Keyboard competency is required for graduation, but prior experience in organ is not required. Graduation recital is optional.
As a Liberal Arts Music major with a Church Music Option at VU, you will . . .
- take full part in the life of the University's musical community.
- gain skills through regular performance experiences in formal and informal settings on and off campus, including worship settings.
- participate in Chapel Music ensembles and worship programs.
- integrate your musical understanding with learning in other disciplines, including theology.
- develop your leadership abilities in creative activities, including chamber music, conducting, composing, improvising, arranging, and multi-arts collaborating in diverse worship contexts.
- undertake a professional internship project in church music.
The Liberal Arts Music Major (Bachelor of Arts) with Church Music Option consists of a 31 credit music core curriculum, plus 9 additional music credits emphasizing preparation in Church Music, and 80 credit hours in general education and electives. Valparaiso University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
For general information, contact the Department office (219-464-5454 or music@valpo.edu). For information on Church Music at Valparaiso University, contact Dr. Lorraine Brugh (219-464-5084 or Lorraine.Brugh@valpo.edu).
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