Music

Programs

B.A. Music

We’re dedicated to providing you with a top-level music education. With premier instructors, monthly master class and recital opportunities, elite international touring ensembles, and a comprehensive scholarship program, Southwestern is committed to providing you with what you need to succeed as a professional.

 

B.Mus. Music

We’re dedicated to providing you with a top-level music education. With premier instructors, monthly master class and recital opportunities, elite international touring ensembles, and a comprehensive scholarship program, Southwestern is committed to providing you with what you need to succeed as a professional.

B.M.E. Music Education, Teaching Certificate (K – 12)

We’re dedicated to providing you with a top-level music education. With premier instructors, monthly master class and recital opportunities, elite international touring ensembles, and a comprehensive scholarship program, Southwestern is committed to providing you with what you need to succeed as a professional.

 

Minor in Music

We’re dedicated to providing you with a top-level music education. With premier instructors, monthly master class and recital opportunities, elite international touring ensembles, and a comprehensive scholarship program, Southwestern is committed to providing you with what you need to succeed as a professional.

 

News & Events

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Ukraine Relief and SWAU Benefit Concert

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Southwestern Adventist University Moves to the Cloud with Ellucian

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Equity, Education, and the American Dream

Armando Miranda, Jr. Shares His SWAU Journey

SWAU Hosts Graduation for Class of 2021

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SWAU Becomes First College Musical Group to Perform at Camp Mabry

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Department of English to Present “Socially Distant Shakespeare”

Department of Music Provides Excellence in Education and Experience

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Music Professor Receives Military Commission

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Southwestern Adventist University’s Class of 2020

Southwestern Adventist University Strategizes for the Future 

Southwestern Adventist University Singers Travels to Spain & Portugal

​​​​​​​Southwestern Adventist University Hosts Annual Music Festival at the Meyerson

Southwestern Adventist University to Host Keene Chamber Business Expo

Southwestern Adventist University to Present A Night at the Meyerson Benefit Concert

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SWAU HOSTS ANNUAL GALA

Your Future

Careers

Many graduates work as teachers in elementary and secondary education, college or university. Graduates may also have careers in performance, composition, church music and private studio instruction. Music education opportunities are readily available each year. Performance opportunities are highly competitive. Elite performers have a significant advantage in pursuing a career in music.

Professions

  • Elementary school teacher
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Musical performer
  • Musical composer
  • Studio performer
  • Musical instructor

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Devon Howard, DMA

Department of Music
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Jonathan Wall, MMus

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Rogerio Nunes, MA, ABD

Department of Music
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Dorla Aparicio, MM

Department of Music
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Wei-Lun Chien

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Jeff Hall

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Sam Hood

Department of Music
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Steve Hubbard, B.Mus

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Chuck Jennings

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Marcin Parys, MA

Department of Music
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Dan Totan

Department of Music
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Ron Wilson, BA

Department of Music
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