It?s been said that music is the language of the soul. At Fresno Pacific University you?ll learn not only to speak in notes, but also the history behind music. You?ll gain a lifelong appreciation for and participate in a rich variety of musical forms of expression. You?ll learn the many facets of music history, theory, technique and application to help you become the musician you want to be. Our major emphasizes performance and combines theory with practical participation in a variety of musical activities, moving you from student to performer.

Highlights

• The performance/composition emphasis offers courses in lyric diction, music arrangement and scoring, conducting, voice and piano pedagogy.

Career opportunities

This emphasis will prepare you to pursue a career or hobby in music performance and/or composition.