The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is designed for the student who wants to study music in the liberal arts degree context. This degree provides a versatile balance of skills which provides the foundation for an array of jobs: private music studio, composition, music industry, music journalism, community music, etc. This program is also well-suited for those students who wish to double major with music and another degree at Vanguard.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Concentration in Worship Leadership prepares students for service in the church ministry environment. The coursework uniquely develops worship leader skills needed for today's churches: multiculturalism, creative worship, music leadership, administrative practices and songwriting. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in a practical learning environment with other worship leaders, recording artists and guest speakers in the Worship Forum Practicum.
The minor in Music is comprised of 24-25 units of Music courses. This minor prepares students to become proficient in general music knowledge such as music history, theory, piano performance, as well as builds their experience in their instrument of choice.
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Seymour Sanctuary
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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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church of Newport Beach
Accreditations
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
Meet Our Faculty
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