What is possible when you tune into your future? Harmony.
Music is鈥攁nd always has been鈥攁 major cultural influence throughout the world. Music can speak to current trends and styles, or it can retell history.
As a music major at 性视界, you鈥檒l not only learn to speak in notes, you鈥檒l dive into the history behind music. Here, you鈥檒l gain a lifelong appreciation for and participate in a rich variety of musical forms of expression. While studying music history, theory, technique and application, you鈥檒l be equipped to become the musician you want to be.
With an emphasis on theory with practical participation in a variety of musical activities, you鈥檒l evolve from student to performer, educator, worship leader, or more!
Program Highlights
Focus on participation and performance
Small class sizes allow for one-on-one mentoring
Work with your advisor to tailor your music degree towards education, performance, musical theater, worship or wherever your dreams are leading you.
Courses include conducting, music theory, and vocal pedagogy
Internship opportunities provide practical experience and allow for hands-on learning and observation
Additional courses focus on electronic music, conducting, worship ministry, and musical theatre.
Students interested in music education will graduate on track to apply for the Single Subject Teaching Credential program at 性视界. Learn more about teaching at fpu.edu/teacher.
Engage in study of skills in vocal and instrumental performance.
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 activiites, including performance ensembles and private music study. 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 student 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 (41 Units)
Credits 1
Credits 3
Credits 3
Credits 1
Credits 3
Credits 1 *must be taken each semester for a total of 4 units
Credits 3
Credits 3
Credits 1
Credits 3
Credits 3
Credits 1
Credits 3
Credits 1 - 3 or
Credits 1 - 3
Note:
Successful completion of Level 1 on the student's primary instrument is a prerequisite for .
Applied Music (Private Instruction) (8 Units)
Private music instruction with 性视界 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 toward the grade in the 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.
Any exceptions are to be approved by the student's advisor and the music program director.
ALL ensemble participation units may be taken the following ensembles for 2 units each:
Credits 2
Credits 2
Credits 2
Credits 2
Elective Courses (6 units)
Credits 3
Credits 3
Credits 3
Credits 3
Credits 3
Credits 2
Credits 3
Credits 2
Credits 1 - 3
Credits 3
Credits 3
Additional Requirements
Piano proficiency exam must be passed as part of the major. Enrollment in Piano Proficiency Class (, offered fall and spring) or Private Piano Instruction () is required until the exam is passed. Transfer students who have passed a piano proficiency test at another institution are required to pass the 性视界 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 or during the semester of the scheduled recital. As preparation for the senior recital, students are encouraged to enroll for two units of private instruction.
Students planning to go into Worship Ministry are encouraged to add a minor in Ministry and can explore the Bridgeways to Ministry Master's program at 性视界.
Possibilities Await
With an 性视界 Education
Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.
First Steps to Admission
Submit an application for admission (online or printable mail-in) * Admission applications are free, no discount codes required.
Send official copies of your transcripts to 性视界.
Complete the FAFSA. It can be completed starting October 1st. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
Recommended High School Courses for Admission
4 years of college preparatory English
3 years of college preparatory mathematics
2 years of social studies
1 year of laboratory science
1 year of performing art
3 years of the same foreign language with a C- or better
Things to Keep in Mind
性视界鈥檚 accepted students have average GPAs of 3.2-3.6. Please speak with an admission counselor to discuss your eligibility.
All application materials should be submitted online or mailed to:
Office of 性视界 Admission
性视界
1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
Fresno, CA 93702 ugadmis@fresno.edu
For those students who have applied to 性视界鈥檚 traditional undergraduate program within the past 2 years and did not attend. Students who applied more than 2 years ago will need to resubmit a full application for admission:
Submit any missing documents or updated transcripts
Steps for Re-admission
Former 性视界 students who have not been enrolled in and/or have not submitted a leave of absence form for the previous semester are required to re-apply for admission to 性视界:
Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from 性视界
Steps for Non-matriculated Admission
Students interested in taking classes, usually for personal or professional development, or to transfer to another institution, and is not interested in a degree from 性视界. Non-degree students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional aid. Other requirements, class limits and pre-requisites may apply. See the academic catalog for more information:
Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent
Some classes may require a pre-requisite course. If required, a college transcript will need to be provided
Personal essays are not required
Auditing a class
Students wishing to audit a class at 性视界 may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. 性视界 guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
Incoming requirements
This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements of 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major with no minor.
Where options between courses are available, students are not guaranteed their first choice.
This guarantee does not apply to 鈥渇ifth-year鈥 programs (teacher education credential requirements) or minimum units beyond graduation requirements (CPA qualifications, etc.) beyond the basic four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree.
The guarantee does not apply to transfer students or to 性视界's degree completion programs.
Students not able to register for the courses needed within four years must complete the free course(s) within two terms of the end of four years (e.g. a summer and fall for those completing four years in the spring; or spring and summer for those completing four years in the fall).
The four-year period may be extended for students required to leave the university for up to one year (see the Leave of Absence section) for medical, military or personal reasons.
Student responsibilities
To qualify for the guarantee students must:
Meet with your mentor during the fall semester of the freshman year.
Finalize a major and begin prerequisite or lower-division major courses by the second semester of the freshman year and keep that major until graduation.
Complete at least 32 units per year (average 16 per semester) with passing grades in each course.
Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and remain in good standing behaviorally with the university.
Meet with the mentor each semester for advising before registration opens and take the courses approved by the adviser/mentor that complete general-education and major requirements, in the appropriate sequence and as they become available.
Register within the first week of registration every semester to gain a spot in the classes needed.
Notify mentor if unable to register for an approved course so that an alternative plan can be made.
Apply for financial aid and submit required documents by appropriate deadlines.
Keep student account up-to-date. (Accounts not up-to-date may be placed on hold, preventing registration for courses.)
Complete required courses successfully (see Academic Policies section for minimum acceptable grades) without dropping required or approved courses during a semester.
Apartment - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$3,902
$3,902
Apartment - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)
$5,026
$5,026
Willow Gardens & Jost Hall Apartments: 3 Person
Fall
Spring
Apartments - Room only
$3,306
$3,306
Apartments - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$3,958
$3,958
Apartments - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$4,514
$4,514
Apartments - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)
$5,639
$5,639
Stand-Alone Meal Plans
Fall
Spring
70 Block
$651
$651
140 Block
$1,208
$1,208
Full Access Meal Plan
$2,332
$2,332
* Residents living in the Houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Notes about housing
For housing placement purposes only, class standing for the fall semester will carry throughout the entire year (both fall and spring semesters).
Residents living in the houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Meal plan contract dates will follow the traditional semester.
If you have questions that pertain specifically to housing or what housing you qualify for, please contact Residence Life at (559) 453-5696. Or visit our website at studentlife.fresno.edu/living-campus.
Financial Aid
Freshman Scholarships
Based on a student鈥檚 academic GPA. Academic GPA鈥檚 are calculated by 性视界 on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
Name
GPA
Amount
Paragon
Full Tuition
President's
4.00 GPA and above
$18,000
Dean's
3.75-3.99 GPA
$15,000
Heritage
3.50-3.75 GPA
$14,000
Faculty
3.25-3.49 GPA
$12,000
Founder's
Below a 3.0 GPA
$8,000
Transfer Scholarships
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA鈥檚 are based on transferable units and calculated by 性视界.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
$1,000
Federal Loans and Work-Study
Name
Amount
Federal Direct
$3,500 to $7,500
PLUS Loan
Up to remaining cost
Work-study
Contingent on employment
Private Scholarships
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
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Mathematics
The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship 鈥 all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend 性视界. I know that school isn鈥檛 cheap for anyone, but 性视界 helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
Net Price Calculator
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This degree prepares you to be a skillful musician, effective communicator, creative teacher and responsible servant-leader in the church and the community. Through the study of music theory and history, and the practice of music performance, you will be prepared for lifelong exploration of music through teaching, performance, leading worship or composition.
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an 性视界 alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you鈥檙e looking for.