Overview

The Music program at Simpson University is designed for students who would like to pursue a music degree but are not seeking preparation for the music professions of performance or church music.

Composition

A professional degree designed for students with strong theoretical and compositional skills who wish to become professional composers or theorists and continue their education at the graduate level.

Music Education

A professional degree designed to prepare students for K-12 music teaching in choral, instrumental, and general music areas. Student teaching and CA state certification programs are administered separately, though Simpson's School of Education.

Performance

A professional degree designed for students with strong performance skills who wish to become professional musicians, college and university teachers, or private studio teachers.

Worship Ministries

A professional degree designed for students who wish to assume positions of leadership as musicians in the Church and to continue their ministry preparation at the graduate level.

Music Liberal Arts

A professional degree designed for students who would like to pursue a music degree with a broader liberal arts emphasis and more elective options.

Commercial Music

The commercial music emphasis prepares students for careers in the music industry such as recording engineer/producer, tour manager, artist/performer, and songwriter.

Learning Outcomes

Artistic Synthesis: Students will be able to relate a wide range of music proficiencies to a culminating or capstone artistic endeavor.

Performance Skill: Students will be able to perform (on their chosen instrument) at professional level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance Ensemble

Chamber Ensemble

Basic Conducting

Music Theory

Music History

Computer Music Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

3.0 minimum unweighted High School GPA

910 SAT score (Math and Critical Reading combined) OR 17 ACT composite score

Must have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent (GED)

Submit official secondary or high school transcripts.

Submit official college transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities.

SAT: Minimum of 401 on critical reading section

ACT: Minimum of 16 on English section

TOEFL: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based

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Tuition Fee

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International

38096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38096 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38096 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

38096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38096 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Redding

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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