Music

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Music that Transcends Words

Music transcends words. Whether you aim to be a professional musician, teacher, or composer, or simply love making music, Spring Arbor University will help you harness its power to touch lives. As a Music major at SAU, you'll receive broad training, learning from industry-experienced professionals. You'll gain hands-on experience through labs, internships, and off-campus projects, preparing you for diverse careers in music, from songwriting to studio production.

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43 Music Major Credit Hours
120 Total Credit Hours

Key Courses

Music majors will perform a variety of music styles individually and with ensembles. Students will demonstrate proficiency in performance, composition, conducting and production skills, and analyze and articulate understanding of music literature and theory. Students in the music major will be prepared for the many different career possibilities of a professional musician including performance, composition, songwriting, music teaching, and graduate school.
 

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What our students say about the Music program

“The Music Department at SAU has given me the opportunity to challenge myself and grow. I enjoy the hands-on experience through engaging classes and lessons. Each day, we do something new and different, which makes me actually look forward to going to class. Concert choir and band have been my favorite activities to participate in because of the fun class environment. I love the Christian aspect of campus, it has helped me to get more in touch with Christ and be a part of an amazing community.”

Eliza Skaggs, 2028

School of Communication, Media, and Fine Arts

At the School of Communication, Media, and Fine Arts, students cultivate creativity and curiosity to perfect their craft.From media production and journalism to theatre, graphic design, and more, this school is a vibrant hub for those who want to communicate ideas with clarity and impact on stage, on screen, and in society.

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Career Pathways

 

Pair this program with an Accelerated Graduate Degree!

Fast-track your master’s degree at Spring Arbor University. Eligible students can start graduate coursework as early as junior year, often at the undergraduate tuition rate, and finish their master’s in as little as one year after graduation.

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Where Our Alumni Work

Our alumni have vast connections and are spread out throughout the country. These are some of the notable companies where our alumni work.

 

 

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