Overview

Key Features

A Music Performance degree at Seattle Pacific University will teach you to hone and develop your musicianship while engaging you in the advanced study of music theory and literature. As you perform in both large and small ensembles and multiple solo recitals, learn a multitude of styles, experience rigorous in-class and private instruction, and participate in regular studio recording, you will begin your preparation for a promising future in music.

SPU’s Music Program is accredited at the state and national levels. Each component of the program is designed to sharpen your skills, develop your competence and character, and prepare you for a life in music performance and service.

As a Music major with a Performance emphasis, you will engage in an integrative approach to advanced musicianship. You will study music theory, aural skills, music history, and a wide range of styles from the early Middle Ages to the 21st century. You will have the opportunity to reflect on the integration of music and faith, as well as on your sense of vocation, as you study in depth great works such as Bach’s “St. Matthew’s Passion,” Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis,” Brahms’ “German Requiem,” and Mahler’s “Resurrection Symphony.” You will perform in a variety of ensembles across Seattle and be a part of the music and art created in this inspirational and culture-defining city.

The minimum total quarter credits required for a major emphasis is 124. The minimum total quarter credits required for degree is 180.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aural Skills

Music Theory I

Music Theory II

Improvisation

European Music History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, 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

A completed SPU Application or the Common Application

$50 application fee waiver

Essays

Test scores: We are test optional. That means applicants for Fall 2022 can choose whether or not to submit ACT or SAT scores

Official high school transcript

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Tuition Fees

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43452 USD / year

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43452 USD / year

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43452 USD / year

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Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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