Whether music is your life – or simply a treasured part of the life you hope to create – Cal Lutheran’s Music Department can provide the professional training and performance experiences that maximize your abilities and enhance your love of the art. The Music Department prides itself on creating a strong musical education within a nurturing atmosphere. Faculty members are experienced professionals who are committed to teaching excellence. The music program is widely respected for its performance ensembles, its classroom teaching, its studio instruction and the musical theater productions presented in collaboration with the Theatre Arts Department. Music Department technology labs embrace the latest in digital music production and studio recording. The department works closely with the multimedia program to foster collaboration among students working on projects ranging from new media to film. Each student has the opportunity to study privately with some of the finest musicians in the Los Angeles area. Individual lessons are available in voice, piano, organ, percussion, composition, and all string, brass and woodwind instruments. Solo performance opportunities are widely available. Ensembles are open to all university students (by audition), and include the Cal Lutheran Choir, Women’s Chorale, University Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Improvisation Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and smaller chamber ensembles. The Cal Lutheran Choir and Wind Ensemble embark on frequent tours. Past trips have included Hawaii, England, Scandinavia, and Italy.

Graduates have began successful careers teaching in public schools and universities, working in the church, or by establishing their own private studios. Many continue on to graduate studies. They have become successful singers, instrumentalists, and conductors throughout the country. Music-related work is also available in industries such as media, advertising, arts management, and in the film, television, and recording industries. Career Paths include- High School Choir Director Piano Teacher Music Director Sanctuary Choir Director Music Research Assistant Choir Accompanist Studio Assistant