Music
As a student in the music major, you will receive a broad liberal arts degree including general studies, music and your choice of minor and elective courses. You will gain musical skill and academic strength and use your creativity to study a variety of topics, tailoring your educational experiences to include electives intersecting with your musical interests.
"What I loved the most about my experience in the music department at Cornerstone was the chance to get involved in as many ensembles as I did; its small size gave me a chance to perform so much more than a state school would have. I look back at my music experience amazed at all the opportunities I had to sharpen my skills as an instrumentalist, and it is because I took advantage of all Cornerstone could offer me that I am the skilled musician I am today."
Stephanie Mann Kersey ’07
Business and Music
Division of Music
Meet the Music Faculty
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- What can I do with this major?
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree program is the basis for a wide range of career options, graduate study in music or graduate study in other academic areas. Possible careers include:
Private studio instruction
Church musician
Jobs in arts management
Music business
Music retail
Research
University careers
- Why choose Music at Cornerstone?
Faculty Commitment
The Music Division faculty is committed to helping our students achieve excellence – both musically and academically. The faculty also develops caring and compassionate mentoring relationships with many of our students. This combination of excellence in the classroom and genuine attention outside the classroom significantly contributes to the personal and professional success of our students.
Technology
The Music Division has well-equipped midi and keyboard labs with up-to-date music software. In addition, music students have access to our Communication and Media Studies Division’s new Production Center which includes a recording room and over a dozen audio and video editing facilities.
Touring Groups (Credo, CU Brass, Red Letter Edition)
Cornerstone is committed to serving the local church and surrounding community. Our touring groups play a vital role in this mission and provide excellent opportunities for real-life performance experience in a variety of settings.
- Interesting classes I may take?
Introduction to Music Technology
Music Theory
Music History and Literature
Basic Conducting
Large Choral and Instrumental Ensembles
- What internships or partnerships are available with this program?
- Possible internships include private lesson teaching or church music internship. There are many other options based on the area of interest.
- What are grads doing now?
- This degree prepares students to be well-rounded musicians within their communities.
