Mission Statement
The CSUSB Department of Music provides students with a rigorous musical education as a foundation for a lifelong understanding and love of music, as well as preparation for a wide variety of music careers. We accomplish this through an emphasis on undergraduate education, small class size, and close interactions between faculty and students, all with a continual focus on artistic expression. Consistent with the university’s mission, the department is also committed to serving the campus and Inland Empire communities through on-going performance and educational initiatives. Modern musicians have access to more kinds of music than ever before in history, and CSUSB's music curriculum—with courses in electronic music, performance, world music, historical studies, film and video game music, music education, and composition—reflects that diversity. It offers programs for students who wish to enter the teaching profession, become a professional musician, work in the music industry, pursue an advanced degree, or simply enrich their education.
Many graduates of the department's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music programs find employment as elementary, secondary, and university music educators; performers in symphony orchestras, opera, band, choir, musical theater, and jazz settings; and composers, arrangers, producers, and technicians in the entertainment industry. Others apply their musical background to careers in business, law, medicine, and library science. The department's Liberal Studies courses provide elementary teachers with the experience and knowledge necessary to make music an effective tool in their classrooms. Also offered are minors in Music, Music Technology, and Alternative Styles, which provide students in other majors with the opportunity to broaden their connection to the arts.
Performances
See our performance schedule and programs on our Current Productions page.