The Piano Performance program at California Baptist University is one of the most progressive music programs on the West Coast. Beyond merely entertaining audiences, students are encouraged to engage passionately in their music—to truly communicate a mastery of experience and emotion.
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Students also have the opportunity to share music in a number of venues, ranging from intimate church sanctuaries to celebrated concert halls. With each performance, students develop the charisma to communicate personally with the audience and take them to a higher level of self-discovery and awareness.
Why study the Piano Performance program at California Baptist University?
Aim for excellenceIn every class, every rehearsal, every performance, students are held to higher standards that will encourage them to develop and expand their God-given gifts and ultimately share them with others.
Practice a contemporary conservatory styleCBU's music classroom style is often referred to as conservatory—intimate, challenging and rigorous—but unlike typical music conservatories that preserve the past with a traditional repertoire, CBU's music is forward-looking to engage both musicians and audiences in the contemporary enjoyment of the art.
Career opportunities
- Musician
- Songwriter
- Composer
- Producer
- Band director
- Music teacher
- Arranger
- Conductor
- Worship leader
- Perfomer
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 124 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Private Instruction: Piano
- Chamber Ensemble
- Basics of Accompanying
- Piano Literature
- Piano Pedagogy
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
5.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
71The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Official transcripts. Send us the official sealed copies of all academic records (including transcripts, mark sheets and grade reports, as well as graduation certificates, diplomas and/or completion certificates) from secondary schools, showing dates of attendance, courses taken and grades received. Transfer applicants are required to submit all official college transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
- An essay or personal statement. Submit a personal statement (minimum 3–5 paragraphs) responding to "What do you hope to gain from your experience as a student at CBU?"
- Minimum of 430 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing on the SAT.
- Minimum of 16 on the English section of the ACT.
Tuition Fee
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32942 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16471 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
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32942 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16471 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Traditional Program Per Unit 1,267 USD
Funding
Ambassador’s Scholarship (Incoming Freshmen)
- $12,000 per year
- 3.5 cumulative weighted GPA and above
- 1000 SAT or 20 ACT
- $8,000 per year
- 3.3 GPA and above
- Global Initiatives Grant – Up to $10,000 per year
- Grant based upon financial need as determined. International financial aid application required.
Athletic Scholarships
Drama Scholarships
Engineering Scholarships – Up to $5,000 per year
Journalism and Speech/Debate Scholarships – Up to $2,000 per year
Music - Vocal, Instrumental and Piano Performance Scholarships
Visual Art ScholarshipsStudyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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