Colorado Christian University
School of Music
Are you ready to turn your passion for music into a purpose that makes a positive impact in the world? At Colorado Christian University, we believe music is more than just notes; it’s a powerful way to express yourself and connect with others. The School of Music offers exciting programs for your creativity, whether you dream of composing original scores, leading worship, or teaching music to the next generation.
You’ll learn from experienced and award-winning faculty who are passionate about mentoring musicians like you. They perform and teach in a variety of genres and are committed to helping you grow as an artist. With their personalized feedback and support, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to thrive in the music industry and reach your full potential.
CCU’s School of Music offers six distinct program options plus enriching minors in Music, Music Theatre, and Theatre. You’ll also have opportunities to join dynamic ensembles that enhance your learning and connect you with a community of like-minded artists.
Whether you already know your path or you're still exploring, CCU is the perfect place to discover who you’re called to be.
School of Music Majors
Music with Music Composition Emphasis, B.A.
A Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Music Composition provides you with the opportunity to express yourself through music creation and compilation. This emphasis focuses on areas of talent and your specific interests, challenging you to put into practice the elements and principles of music theory to create original music content.
Music composition provides invaluable experience in a field that is constantly changing and developing in today's modern culture. This emphasis also integrates Christian faith into musical composition, giving students the opportunity to not only express themselves but also to bring glory to God through music.
Music with K-12 Education Licensure, B.M.
CCU's Bachelor of Music in Music Education is for those who love music and want to help others awaken their own musicality. We see music as a pathway to success in other areas of your life, which is why we train our students to be both outstanding musicians and inspiring educators. The Music Education major at Colorado Christian University will prepare you for Colorado Teacher Licensure in K-12 Music.
As a Music Education major, you'll learn about servant leadership as well as excellence in music. You'll practice skills such as sight reading, ear training, composition, conducting, orchestration, and improvisation, and you will learn how to teach these skills to your future students.
Music, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is perhaps the most versatile of all music degrees, preparing you for a broad range of musical and non-musical careers. The additional elective hours easily allow you to add a minor in another field of study or more in-depth studies in specific areas of music. You can tailor the program to your unique interests by adding an emphasis in composition, music production and engineering, or performance.
As a music major, you'll receive personal attention from an exceptional, creative, and caring faculty who are themselves active performers and clinicians who desire not only to teach but also to mentor students. Opportunities include national tours for major ensembles and an on-campus recording studio.
Music with Music Production and Engineering Emphasis, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Music Production and Engineering will help you gain in-depth knowledge of industry technologies as you prepare for a career in the music industry. You will gain an understanding of the art and science of both live and recording environments. You will learn how music is captured and produced through audio, video, lighting (AVL), and networking systems.
This is an in-depth program where theory and many opportunities to practice newly-learned skills are realized. You are equipped to be able to express your Christian faith through technology, music, and relationships while working within the music industry.
Music with Commercial Music Emphasis, B.A.
Colorado Christian University is one of the few Christian universities offering a degree in Commercial Music. This program combines a strong foundation in music with a Christ-centered atmosphere, preparing you for success in a dynamic industry. You’ll receive comprehensive training in music, business, and technology, all while building personal connections with faculty.
At CCU, music is more than just an art form; it’s a way to express worship and point people to Jesus. Our experienced faculty, all active music professionals, are dedicated to helping you grow spiritually and professionally, equipping you to use your musical talents to glorify Christ.
Worship Arts, B.M.
The Worship Arts degree program is a professional degree that develops a particular skill set for students who are called to lead or support a worship ministry. While it is not uncommon for all music degree-seeking students to be involved in a worship ministry, we believe that those who would endeavor to lead others in the act of corporate worship are called of the Holy Spirit to such a ministry. We further believe that this program, along with the Music Education program, is uniquely positioned to fulfill the University's Strategic Priorities and Mission statement. This is not a degree program to be entered into lightly, but requires the heart, mind, and soul.
Music Theatre, B.A.
If you've ever dreamed of performing on a professional stage while keeping your faith at the center of it all, CCU's Music Theatre program was made for you. You'll develop your voice, acting technique, and movement and dance skills in a rigorous, performance-focused curriculum. And you won't just study performance. CCU produces three main-stage productions every year, giving you real opportunities to build a résumé before you graduate.
What makes CCU different is that you'll grow as an artist and as a person of faith, surrounded by professors who believe your gifts matter. If you love God and love to perform, this is the place where both can thrive together.
For over a decade, the traditional undergraduate programs at Colorado Christian University have been ranked in the top 2% of colleges nationwide by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) — one of only 24 institutions in the nation to earn an "A" rating for our core education program.
What Makes CCU Different:
- Thinking and Creating: CCU helps you build strong critical thinking skills, which will make you stand out in any field.
- Leading with Integrity: You’ll learn how to lead, grounded in ethics and purpose.
- Growing in Character: Following Christ’s example of kindness and compassion, you’ll develop your personal values.
- Exploring Faith: CCU is a place to deepen your understanding of the gospel and grow in your faith.
- Making an Impact: You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the career you choose.
Outside the classroom, there’s a vibrant campus life waiting for you, including chapel services, mission trips, outdoor adventures in the Rockies, and a Christ-centered community that shares your values.
When you graduate, you won’t just have a degree, you’ll be ready to lead with confidence and follow God’s calling with purpose.
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