College is a time to explore your passions. At Cornerstone University, you can hone your skills as a musician even if you aren’t a music major. You have the opportunity to participate in music ensembles, lead worship in chapel and take lessons on your instrument. These experiences enrich your college experience, help you make connections with your peers and give you avenues to do what you love.
Cornerstone offers several open and audition-only music ensembles. Our choral groups perform twice a semester and frequently travel locally and globally. Our instrumental ensemble also performs twice a semester and gives students the opportunity to continue playing band repertoire. And Cornerstone offers the opportunity, through audition, to participate in one of the many worship music teams.
All music concerts and events are in Matthews Performing Arts Center unless stated otherwise.
Oct. 9, 2024: Symphonic Winds | Christ Chapel | 10:00 am
Oct. 25, 2024: Symphonic Winds Concert | 7:00 pm
Oct. 27, 2024: Chorale Concert | 4:00 pm
Nov. 15, 2024: Emily Denbow, Senior Voice Recital | 7:30 pm
Nov. 22, 2024: Riley Christensen, Senior Voice Recital | 7:30 pm
Dec. 4, 2024: Advent Chapel | Christ Chapel | 10:00 am
Dec. 6, 2024: Symphonic Winds Christmas Concert | 7:00 pm
Dec. 8, 2024: Chorale Christmas Concert | 4:00 pm
Every year, University Chorale embarks on music tours, both nationally and internationally. Past locations include Chicago, Florida and Central Europe. On these trips, you get a chance to both experience different cultures and perform in various music venues.
As a high school student, you have the unique opportunity to experience music performance at the college level through the Soli Deo Gloria High School Honor Band. During this event, you will rehearse with university instrumental instructors and a guest conductor. The event concludes with an evening concert with Cornerstone University Symphonic Winds.
Recently renovated and equipped with updated and well-maintained instruments and equipment, the music facilities at Cornerstone are equipped to help both music and non-music students to rehearse and perform well. These facilities include several practice rooms, recital halls and performance spaces like Matthews Performing Arts Center.
Learn more about what music looks like in all settings, from church worship, to producing albums. The Music Without Ceasing Artist Series at Cornerstone brings in experts who work in the music industry to speak about their experiences, perform music or conduct masterclass workshops for CU students. These lectures are free and open to all students and the public.
Music faculty at Cornerstone are dedicated to one thing–your growth as a musician and Christ-follower. With combined decades of experience, our faculty are equipped to provide you with a quality education, whether you are a music student or a participant.
