Music, MM

MASTER OF

Music, MM

California Baptist University

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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

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Program Distinctives

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Receive Mentorship from Distinguished Faculty

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Practice in a Top-of-the-Line Facility

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Building Relationships

CBU’s distinguished School of Performing Arts faculty include educators, conductors and artists active in their professions impacting the world in an array of private and public settings.

The JoAnn Hawkins Music Building is equipped with the latest technology, including two multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art recording studios, music labs and 26 private rehearsal rooms.

The program connects students with industry professionals, fostering relationships that support their career goals and aspirations in the field of performing arts.

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Program Details at a Glance

Program Length

Program Cost

Program Start Term

31–34 units

$23,807–$25,970

2 years, full time

$721 per unit

Fall (September) Spring (January)

(part time option available)

$365 per semester general fee

Class Format

Accreditation

Classes are held on campus in the fall and spring semesters.

There are no summer classes.

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

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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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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-the-art 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.

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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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Faculty Spotlight Gene Moon, DMA Associate Dean of Performance and Outreach Director of Orchestral Studies

When I joined the CBU family in the fall of 2018, I was immediately drawn to the spirit of community and purposeful fellowship that defines Lancer Nation. The vibrant dialogue, coupled with intentional acts of kindness and support, create an environment where both artistry and character flourish. I have studied music since the age of seven and have experienced its profound capacity to inspire, heal and transform lives. For those called to a life in the arts, music is not merely an academic pursuit, it is a lifelong vocation. At CBU, we believe that pursuing a career in music and cultivating one’s artistry should go hand in hand. Our mission is to ensure that every student who enters this community is empowered to continue refining their craft, deepening their musicianship and preparing for a meaningful and impactful life in the professional world of music.

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Degree Requirements Core Courses

16 Units

MUSC 5000 Graduate Research, Resource, and Writing

3

MUSC 5030 Musicology Seminar I

3

MUSC 5040 Musicology Seminar II

3

MUSC 5100 Analysis of Music Since 1900

3

MUSC 5110 Musical Structure and Style

2

MUSC 5150 The Christian Artist, Aesthetics and Creativity

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MUSC 5990 Graduate Comprehensive Examinations

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Major Field

15–18 Units

Students must select a major field.

Composition

15 Units

MUSC 5750 Private Lessons in Music Composition

8

MUSC 5200 Orchestration

3

MUSC 5470 Applied Instruction in Compositional Genres

2

MUSC 5960 Graduate Music Recital/Project

2

Conducting (Choral)

18 Units

MUSC 5450 Private Lessons in Conducting

8

MUSC 5400 Applied Instruction in Pedagogy

2

MUSC 5350 Applied Instruction in Musical Literature

2

MUSC 5960 Graduate Music Recital/Project

2

MUSC 5590/5610/5620/5640 Major Ensembles

4

Performance

18 Units

MUSC 5350 Applied Instruction in Music Literature

2

MUSC 5400 Applied Instruction in Pedagogy

2

MUSC5800-5880 Applied Instruction

8

MUSC 5960 Graduate Music Recital/Project

2

(Performance/Lecture) MUSC 5650/5660/5670/5690 - Major Ensembles

4

Total 31–34 Units

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Admissions Requirements Application for admission with a $45 application fee.

Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music degree.

Minimum 2.75 GPA cumulative 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? Audition on applicant’s primary instrument is expected.

Additional requirements may be requested.

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How to Apply

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Submit a graduate application at

calbaptist.edu/gradapp.

Send official college or university transcripts.

Provide any supplemental documents required.

Application Deadlines Fall

Spring

Priority

May 15

November 1

Standard

August 1

December 1

Ready to take the next step?

Follow this QR code to start your application!

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Graduate Admissions

Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Performing Arts

8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504

8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504

951.343.4249 calbaptist.edu

951.343.4251 performingarts.calbaptist.edu

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