Music Performance

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?

It is intended that this degree be pursued by students who wish to 1) pursue a career as a professional performer; 2) teach privately or on the college/university level; or 3) concentrate on developing their performance skill to the highest level possible within the context of a four-year bachelors degree program.

The primary objective of this program is that of preparing students for graduate study in performance, which is considered a foundational standard in pursuing a performing career or a career as a teacher, whether privately or on the college-university level. This degree program adheres to the standard as it is articulated by the major schools of music in the U.S., although it is recognized that not all students completing the BM Performance degree will actually choose to enroll in a graduate program in performance. Performance area options available to Biola music majors include: voice, wind instruments, percussion, stringed instruments (including harp and guitar), piano, and organ.

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:

1. Meeting requirements for University admission
2. Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references
3. Completing a Conservatory audition, including a basic musicianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness