Overview

The Music program from Christopher Newport University serves students seeking a broad program of general education rather than intense specialization in the undergraduate years. The concentration in creative studies is designed for those interested in music technology and interdisciplinary studies.

Key Facts

Two degrees in music are offered. Students in the bachelor of music (BM) program can pursue a concentration in composition, performance, pre-certification choral or pre-certification instrumental. Pre-certification graduates continue on to CNU's master of arts in teaching (MAT) program with a concentration in choral music education or instrumental music education that leads to teacher certification (students training to become teachers must pursue the dual degree program BM/MAT in order to earn teacher certification).

Acceptance into the music programs is highly competitive. In addition to applying for admission to Christopher Newport, you must also apply to the Department of Music and complete an entrance audition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Music

Wind Ensemble

University Orchestra

Chamber Choir

Women’s Chorus

Marching Band

University Band

Men’s Chorus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport News, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Essay
$65 non-refundable application fee or fee waiver
Virginia In-State Tuition Rates Eligibility You must complete all questions in the Residency and Parent/Legal Guardian Residency sections of the application to be eligible for in-state tuition.
Submit your most recent official high school transcript. Paper transcripts are accepted, but we encourage electronically submitted transcripts.
Have your SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores sent directly to Christopher Newport (unless you choose to apply test-optional).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31440 USD / year

≈ 31440 USD / year
Out-of-State

31440 USD / year

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In-State

17218 USD / year

≈ 17218 USD / year

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