Overview

The Music program at Calvin University has the kinds of wide-ranging opportunities that big schools have—plus a community that will know you and encourage you to excel.

While you’re mastering your craft, you’re also being equipped for the future. Calvin music major graduates go on to study music in graduate school and perform as professional musicians. They also work in many fields, like computer programming, communication, law, and medicine.

That’s because at Calvin, you’ll learn how to combine creativity and precision—in classrooms, in worship, in live performances. You’ll be ready to lead, whether at the conductor’s stand or in a totally different field.

Program Distinctives

Vibrant community - Delve into an inclusive and passionate artistic community. From music festivals to student ensembles to worship services, you’ll create and perform alongside people who love music as much as you do.

Real-world preparation - When you graduate with a music degree from Calvin, you’ll have a resumé packed with ensembles, recitals, and theater productions—a varied list of practical experiences that employers are looking for.
Academic flexibility - Pursue a flexible major that complements any other field. Our music major is designed specifically to let you double major in music and another discipline.
Financial support - Draw on a vast range of music scholarships. You’ll find scholarships and financial aid for music students of all types.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Technology
Western Music in Historical Context
Music and Global Society
Arranging and Orchestration
Chromatic Harmony and Form
Keyboard Musicianship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Rapids, 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

Common Application
High school transcript
Official college/university transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year
Out-of-State

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Rapids

United States

990 - 1710 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music.

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Program Distinctives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Grand Rapids

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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