Music Majors & Degrees

Develop your musical skills and knowledge with Christian professors who encourage your creativity and relate faith to the art and craft of music.

Engage in the serious study, composition and performance of great music at an advanced level. Discover the vital role music plays in the liberal arts and the Westmont community. Choose from the B.A. degree in music on the general, music performance, and music composition tracks or earn the professional Pre-Teaching Credential (B.M.) degree that leads to a public school teaching credential. You may also choose the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in performance with a concentration in voice, orchestral instruments and piano. Study at a school accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
(703) 437-0700 Phone
info@arts-accredit.org

 
Music Career Paths

Aspiring to become a professional musician?

The versatility of a music degree leads our graduates to find fulfilling careers across a range of fields such as performing musician, music teacher, church music, music publishing, music management, music business, recording, broadcasting, and more.

 

 

 

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Scholarships

The Westmont Music Department is pleased to award scholarships to a number of incoming students who demonstrate particularly outstanding aptitude and interest in music.

Westmont will host its annual Music Guild Scholarship Competition on March 2, 2025, awarding a scholarship of up to $10,000 per year for study at Westmont, in addition to any academic or other scholarships earned.

 

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Meet the Faculty

This talented and dedicated group of educators and musicians brings a wealth of expertise in performance, composition, music theory, and music history. They inspire and guide students in a nurturing and dynamic environment, fostering a deep appreciation for the art of music. Their commitment to excellence enriches our vibrant musical community.

 

 

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Sample Schedule

ART 131 Theory and Criticism in the Arts

Upper Division MU and/or MUA Electives

Ensembles

Private Lessons

Senior Recital

MU 110 Principles of Music III

MU 112 Principles of Music IV

Ensembles

Private Lessons

MU 15 Conducting

MU 120 Music History I

MU 121 Music History II

Upper Division MU and/or MUA Electives

Ensembles

Private Lessons

Junior Recital

ART 131 Theory and Criticism in the Arts

Upper Division MU and/or MUA Electives

Ensembles

Private Lessons

Senior Recital

 

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