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Apr 29, 2026
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Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Music, B.A.
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Program Director: Christa Pehl Evans, Ph.D.
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Overview
The music major prepares students for professional careers and/or graduate study in the discipline of music. The major combines music theory and history with practical participation in a variety of musical activities, including performance ensembles and private music study. Students pursue one of three focuses—Music Performance, Music Education, or Worship Music—allowing for focused study aligned with their vocational goals. Students graduating with the music major can find employment in public school teaching, private studio instruction, performance, church ministries, the recording industry, and many other music business enterprises. Some professions require additional music training, and students are encouraged to continue studies at the graduate level or in specialized schools. Program Student Learning Outcomes - Students will successfully demonstrate advanced proficiency in chosen instrument.
- Students will articulate a working knowledge of music history and music theory.
- Students will articulate the role that a Christian worldview plays in the musical disciplines.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in participating in the music industry as both a solo and collaborative artist.
Locations Offered Main Campus Fresno Foundational Courses (21-29 Units)
Primary Instrument/Private Instruction (8 Units)
Private music instruction with FPU music faculty on the primary instrument is required each semester of attendance for a minimum of 8 total units, including 4 units in upper division (4 semesters of private instruction is required for music minors). For Music majors, progress on the primary instrument is evaluated at the performance jury scheduled each year during finals week. All students in music lessons are required to perform in one of the student recitals held each semester. This performance contributes to the grade in private lessons. Ensemble (16 units minimum)
Participation in a performance ensemble is required each semester of attendance (majors must complete a minimum of 16 units of participation, minors a minimum of 8 units). This requirement includes all music students, regardless of primary instrument. The student must continue participation in each ensemble for which a scholarship has been awarded, even after the minimum unit requirement has been met. No overload tuition is charged when a student's registration exceeds 18 units due to enrollment in a performance ensemble. At least 75% of the total required ensemble units must be completed in a Large Ensemble (Band or Choir). Remaining ensemble units may be fulfilled through participation in other approved FPU ensembles. Additional Requirements
Piano proficiency exam must be passed as part of the major. Enrollment in Piano Proficiency Class (MUS-132, offered fall and spring) or Private Piano Instruction (MUS-135) is required until the exam is passed. Transfer students who have passed a piano proficiency test at another institution are required to pass the FPU piano proficiency exam as well. Graduating music majors are required to present a senior performance recital during the final year of study. Students will register for MUS-495 Senior Project during the semester of the scheduled recital. As preparation for the senior recital, students are encouraged to enroll for two units of private instruction Focus Area
Choose one of the focus areas below Music Performance (13 units)
Choose 12 units from the following courses:
Music Education (17 units)
Worship Ministry (22 units)
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