Program Recognition
•Bullet: NASM-accredited music programs within Concordia University, Nebraska
•Bullet: Faculty include performers, conductors, clinicians, composers, and church musicians
•Bullet: The BA Music degree reports 120 credit hours and a 9.9 average class size on the official program page
Training
•Bullet: BA Music students choose a General Studies concentration within a broad liberal-arts music degree
•Bullet: General Studies is the broadest BA Music concentration option for students who want flexible music study alongside the liberal-arts core
•Bullet: Core study includes music theory, aural skills, music history, world music, principal-instrument study, ensemble participation, and concentration/elective credits
•Bullet: Students perform, compose, analyze music, and study music in historical, cultural, and religious context
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Students may participate in both top vocal and instrumental ensembles because rehearsal and tour schedules are designed not to conflict
•Bullet: University A Cappella Choir has an 80+ year national and international touring tradition
•Bullet: Ensembles are open to students regardless of major
Facilities
•Bullet: Borland Center includes a recital hall, 22 practice rooms, teaching studios, piano lab, percussion studio, and professional recording studio
•Bullet: CUNE is pursuing all-Steinway piano school designation and features a Steinway Model D concert grand plus multiple pipe organs
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: Official BA concentration options are Church Music, Composition, Conducting, General Studies, and Performance
•Bullet: The BA Music degree is designed for students seeking broad general education rather than intense undergraduate specialization
•Bullet: BA Music can pair well with a second major, outside minor, pre-professional area, or seminary preparation