Welcome
The Music Department at California State University, Chico offers excellent curricular programs and opportunities for a variety of career objectives. Students take a core of classes intended to give them a basic understating of music theory, history, ear training, keyboard proficiencies, and technologies. The degree options allow students to choose areas of specialization.
The BA in Music offers four options or areas of emphasis, each sharing a common core of classes in music theory and history. For those who wish to teach music in the K-12 system we have the Option in Music Education. The aspiring composer may elect the Option in Music Composition, while an aspiring performer may choose the Option in Performance (instrumental, keyboard, or vocal). The Option in General Music allows a student (with an advisor) to develop a more wide-ranging course of study. We also have a new Option in Jazz Studies.
The BA in Music Industry & Technology offers two options. The Option in Music Industry fits those who wish to pursue a career in music business while the Option in Recording Arts is for those who would like to work with both the technical and artistic aspects of music.
The Department also offers a MA in Music, which is flexible and can be tailored to the specific needs of each student.
The Music Department is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Music Department Spotlight
News
Movie Screening of Still Bill - an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers to be presented in February.
2010 Kruschke Piano Competition
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Music Department Furlough Information
As many of you know, the CSU has introduced furloughs for the 2009-2010 fiscal year to help address the current budget situation. Please click here to see a calendar illustrating department and campus closures due to the furloughs. Our department is dedicated to keeping our students up-to-date and to help keep students informed, a calendar of faculty furloughs will be posted.
Upcoming Events
February 10, 2010
Movie Screening
Still Bill
Harlen Adams Theatre
7:30 p.m.
February 14, 2010
North State Symphony Auditions
Young Artists Auditions
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall
12:00 p.m.
February 14, 2010
Faculty Jazz Ensemble
Valentine's Concert: Love from the Movies!
Harlen Adams Theatre
7:30 p.m.
February 20, 2010
North State Symphony
Hot Passions from Cold Climates
Cascade Theatre, Redding
7:30 p.m.
Pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.
February 21, 2010
North State Symphony
Hot Passions from Cold Climates
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
2:00 p.m.
Pre-concert talk at 1:00p.m - Rowland Taylor Recital Hall
February 25, 2010
6th Annual Loeffler New Music Symposium
Off the Map
Student Composers
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.
For more 2009-2010 events click here For ticket information go to the University Box Office website or call 530-898-6333