School of Music

Azusa Pacific University’s School of Music develops music professionals in an environment of musical excellence and artistic integrity.

Offering two distinct music major options, a B.A. in music and bachelor of music performance, along with master’s degrees in music education, performance, composition, and conducting, APU’s more than 18 college music ensembles and close proximity to the Los Angeles music culture provide students with a world-class academic experience.

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Donald Neufeld, M.A. Acting Dean and Associate Professor, School of Music More Music Faculty ›

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Testimonial

“I believe that a good music teacher must be a good performer. With a bachelor's degree in music education, I wanted to complement that knowledge base with skills in performance. What I learned about musical expression at APU challenged, stretched, and better qualified me to teach future musicians seeking careers in both education and performance.”

Abbie Cooper, Education, M.M.

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News & Features

APU Opera: Getting a Handle on HändelAPU Opera puts a fun twist on classical opera with their 1970s rendition of selections by the composer Händel.
Music In The Time Of WarMusic In The Time Of War is a week-long lecture and concert series exploring and experiencing the music of World War II

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Treasures of the Bible: The Dead Sea Scrolls and BeyondThis summer, from May 22-July 18, Azusa Pacific University’s five Dead Sea Scroll fragments will be publically displayed together for the first time ever, alongside a collection of rare biblical artifacts.
Joseph Bentz: To Kill a Mockingbird Turns 50Joseph Bentz talks about To Kill a Mockingbird, which marks its 50th anniversary in 2010, and why the book has sustained its popularity through the years.
APU Responds with Action After Haiti DisasterWhen the Azusa Pacific University community heard about the devastating earthquake in Haiti that has claimed more than 100,000 lives, conversations began about how to support and assist relief efforts.

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