Music
The Conservatory of Music is a community of artist-teachers and gifted young Christian musicians, striving for the highest artistic achievement to the glory of God.
What will I study?
The Conservatory of Music seeks to serve as a professional school preparing music specialists for teaching, graduate study, performance, the ministry of church music, and other careers in music.
Emphases
- Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science in Music
Admissions Requirements
All students seeking admission must demonstrate musical background and performance strengths necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory as a music major. A student will be admitted to the Conservatory after:
- Meeting requirements for University admission
- Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references
- Completing a Conservatory audition, including a basic musicianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness
Interesting classes I might take
- Song Literature
- Orchestration
- Contemporary Music Issues
What can I do with a degree in Music?
- Musician
- Music Teacher
- Composer
- Conductor
Why choose Music at Biola?
Since 1970, the Biola University Conservatory of Music has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. While this means that the music program is grounded firmly in the classical tradition, students are encouraged to develop their individual styles whether classical or contemporary. In fact, because of the excellent faculty-student ratio, much time is spent cultivating students' talent and helping them reach their potential as musicians.
What are BU Music graduates doing now?
Biola graduates from the Music major have gone on to study at the following graduate schools.
- Indiana University
- Peabody Conservatory
- San Jose State University
- University of Texas
- Eastman School of Music
- University of Michigan
