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
Important Scholarship Information
A variety of scholarships are available to students majoring in Music. Application deadlines for current students are coming up fast. Click here for more information.
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.
2010 Kruschke Piano Competition
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Movie Screening of Still Bill - an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers to be presented in February.
Upcoming Events
November 17, 2009
Thank You Concert (Concert Band & Jazz)
Double Vision
Harlen Adams Theatre
7:30 p.m
November 18 & 19, 2009
Opera
The Merry Widow
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
7:30 p.m.
December 1, 2009
Chico State Band
Enloe Medical Center Tree Lighting Ceremony
1531 The Esplanade
5:15-6:00 p.m.
December 4 & 5, 2009
Fundraiser
Glorious Sounds of the Season!
Harlen Adams Theatre
7:30 p.m.
December 6, 2009
Fundraiser
Glorious Sounds of the Season!
Harlen Adams Theatre
2:00 p.m.
For more 2009-2010 events click here
For ticket information go to the University Box Office website or call 530-898-6333