Music
The department of music exists to nurture a lifelong pursuit of musical excellence in emerging artists from diverse backgrounds.
Our degrees foster hands-on experiences and valuable skills, giving students a competitive edge as they go out into the marketplace. We facilitate an environment of musical creativity, expressive performance, and contextualized music education with a Christ-centered and Spirit-empowered perspective and worldview.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
What makes our music programs unique?
- Low student-teacher ratios
- One-on-one support from experienced faculty and staff
- A supportive community of musicians
- Accessible internship opportunities through robust faculty connections
- Christ-centered instruction
Professional DevelopmentEvery year, we sponsor students to attend professional conferences like the California All-State Music Education Conference and National Association of Music Merchants Show (NAMM). Additionally, our students actively participate in collegiate chapters of professional associations.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTFrom performing at senior living facilities, to hosting festivals for school partners, to leading worship at churches, we are committed to bringing music to under-served populations and our surrounding community.
Internship OpportunitiesAfter successful completion of foundational music courses, students are expected to complete two semesters of internships. Recent internship placements have included concert promotion, booking, artist management, private teaching studio, and field work with a master teacher.
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The Vanguard Blessing
Jazz Combo - Song for Bilbao
It is an honor for me to be a part of the Vanguard music faculty where the mentoring of students and family atmosphere is real. I love watching our students evolve throughout their four years as their spiritual, musical, and practical skills develop and mature.
Susanne Reid,DMA Department of Music Chair