The music major is designed to develop musical skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
Professors place special emphasis on encouraging and developing creativity.
Students majoring in music may complete a liberal arts music program or may elect to complete a track in music education, music performance, music composition, or world music. The music major at Westmont is distinctive in the great amount of personal attention given students and the emphasis on drawing out and developing creativity. Students completing the world music track travel abroad for study at Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya. Traditionally, people have tended to view a music major as useful for persons who wish to perform or teach. Many students are finding rewarding careers in music outside of performing and teaching.