Music Majors study the musical elements of pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics and timbre and texture.
About the Program
The Music program at MNU is designed to foster your creativity and promote your aesthetic literacy. Our faculty are strong pedagogues with stellar educational backgrounds, committed to bringing out the best in you. Combine that with our state-of-the-art performing arts facilities in the Bell Cultural Events Center and you'll get an exceptional education at MNU.
YOU WILL LEARN
As a Music major at MNU you can choose from a vocal, piano or instrumental concentration. You will fulfill a piano proficiency requirement, demonstrating ability in:
- four-part reading
- accompaniment
- improvisation
You’ll also present a solo recital and participate in variety of performing opportunities on and off campus.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Music major scholarships and/or music ensemble participation scholarships are available to exceptional students who complete the Music Scholarship Application Form and perform a successful audition.
For more information contact the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at 913.971.3441 or e-mail finearts@mnu.edu.
Top-notch Facilities
The Bell Cultural Events Center is the home to Fine & Performing Arts at MNU. This 40,000 square foot building is a state-of-the-art performance and classroom facility.
Your Future
careers
Touching many areas of the arts, you could become a:
- Performer/Songwriter
- Composer/Arranger
- Music Business Manager
- Choir Director
- Music Minister
- Private Instructor
Employers & internships
Some of our recent Music grads have landed jobs at:
- The Kansas City Symphony
- Ash Lawn Opera, Charlottesville, Virginia
- The Lyric Opera of Kansas City
- Seagle Colony, Schroon Lake, New York
- Opera in the Ozarks, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
- Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
related majors
Other majors you may also be interested in learning more about:
Our People are the difference
Our Fine & Performing Arts faculty are expert worship leaders, performers, and teachers. They have many years of real-world experience leading worship as vocalists, instrumentalists, and A/V professionals. Our faculty conduct vocal and instrumental ensembles, participate in leading worship in campus chapels, give private lessons, lead ensemble tours, and are active leaders in the arts culture of the KC metro.
You Can Succeed Here
Pioneer alumni are working in industries and cities around the world. During their time at MNU, they developed the skills and knowledge to succeed. Transformed by Christ to serve others – that’s real success.
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