Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
“Imagine a spiritually vibrant community where students can receive top-tier musical, academic, professional and personal preparation for a variety of diverse musical careers. This is the vision of the Collinsworth School of Performing Arts at California Baptist University.”
Dr.
Joseph Bolin
Dean, Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth
School of Performing Arts
Program Distinctives
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Distinctive Among Christian Universities
CBU is one of few institutions offering a program of this kind for aspiring graduate students with active careers.
Flexible Program Format
This degree is held online during the Fall/Spring semesters with summer in-person intensives for working music teachers.
Applied Learning Experience
The summer in-person intensives give students valuable podium time to strengthen conducting technique and rehearsal strategies while receiving realtime feedback from esteemed conducting faculty.
Focus on Applied Practice
The program focuses on practical topics that address the needs of today’s students and contemporary school environments.
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Program Details at a Glance
Program Length
36 units
2 years, full-time
Program Cost
$600 per unit
Program Start Term
Fall (September) Spring (January)
Class Format
Classes held online in fall and spring with in-person summer intensives
Accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
To inspire students to the highest standards of craft and character, preparing them to impact the world through careers in the performing arts.
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Faculty Spotlight
Angela Park, D.M.A.
Director of Music Education Professor of Music
Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
I believe music is an essential part of a child’s wholeness. It nurtures creativity, discipline, empathy and a sense of belonging. My work is grounded in the conviction that every student deserves meaningful, high-quality music instruction, and that music education plays a vital role in today’s schools more than ever.
In the Master of Music in Music Education degree program at CBU, I am committed to creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences that connect research, pedagogy and real classroom practice. I care deeply about the current importance of music education in schools and strive to prepare educators to advocate for their programs while teaching in ways that are relevant, inclusive and responsive to the needs of today’s learners.
Above all, I value collaboration and mentorship. Teaching working music educators is especially meaningful to me, and I aim to create a supportive learning community where students can reflect, grow and immediately apply what they are learning in their own classrooms.
Facility Highlight
The JoAnn Hawkins Music Building, home to the Collinsworth School of Performing Arts, sits in the middle of the CBU campus and is a beautiful, state-of-theart facility featuring numerous expansive classrooms and rehearsal spaces containing the latest in music technology, a pair of multimillion-dollar professional recording studios, and 26 student practice rooms all equipped with Yamaha pianos.
The Collinsworth School is known as an educational environment distinguished by rigorous scholarship, rich musical diversity, vibrant teaching, a prolific performance culture (featuring over 300 concert performances annually) and a strong emphasis on the building of personal and professional life habits that are essential for career success and advancement. Whether students are interested in music education, instrumental or vocal performance, composition, or worship studies, the Collinsworth School features fully-accredited graduate degrees taught by world-class faculty who are committed to holistic student mentorship and excellence in the academic process.
Features at a glance:
• Two recording studios
• 51 Yamaha grand pianos
• An expansive 16-station computer classroom
• 26 soundproof practice rooms
• Large rehearsal and classroom spaces
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and Ferne Collinsworth
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Faculty Spotlight
Brent Levine, D.M.A. Director of Music of Bands Assistant Professor of Music
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School of Performing Arts
As a longtime secondary school music teacher, I firmly believe in the critical importance of nurturing transformational learning for all through music education. Successful teachers employ kindness, curiosity, expertise, artistry and meticulous preparation in their classrooms every day— skills that you will sharpen in our Master of Music Education program here at CBU.
Our program is rooted in a vibrant, supportive learning community that values a practical and hands-on approach. Our uniquely structured classes will develop your skills in conducting, ensemble pedagogy, programming, score analysis, music program administration and much more. I look forward to working together to hone your craft and help you to further inspire the next generation of music makers!
Admissions Requirements
Application for admission with a $45 application fee.
Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
2.75 or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
• What are your educational goals?
• How will this program help meet those goals?
• What makes you a good fit for CBU?
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How to Apply
Submit a graduate application at calbaptist.edu/gradapp.
Send official college or university transcripts.
Provide any supplemental documents required.
Application Deadlines
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Graduate Admissions
8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504
951.343.4249 calbaptist.edu
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