The Music Department is committed to providing a vibrant environment to nurture artistic and creative growth in all students of music. It strives to encourage and guide students through classroom interaction and practical experiences as they mature into music professionals, and to mentor students in responsible use of their talents for service to Christ and humanity. Bachelor of Music curricula provide a comprehensive exposure to and experience with the performance, history, and theory of music.
Students receive hands-on supervised teaching experience in studio or classroom teaching.
See General Education section and course descriptions below for further clarification. The Andrews University Music Department has been a member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1964. Music majors may choose to join the student chapter of Music Educators National Conference as well as the Music Department Society of Student Musicians. Selected students are chosen yearly for induction into Pi Kappa Lambda, the national music honor society. Music Education Performance Faculty Peter J. Cooper, Chair.