Conservatory of Music
After acceptance and upon entrance, students will be given placement examinations and auditions in music theory, keyboard skills and performance. These examinations are given for the purpose of validating prior study and determining proper placement in music courses. Specific information concerning the content of these examinations and suggestions for preparation are available by contacting the Conservatory Office.
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Faculty
George Boespflug
Director
Boespflug, Liesch, Lock, Robison
Professors
Transfer of Credit / Advanced Standing
Feller, Hulling, Hung, Owen
Associate Professors
With the exception of courses in music theory, keyboard skills, and individual performance, courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. Prior study in the areas of music theory, keyboard skills, and individual performance will be validated through placement examinations. Advanced standing may be gained through placement examinations in the areas of music theory, keyboard skills, and individual performance; however, no units of credit will be allowed for waived courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement examinations without comparable prior course credit will increase elective units available. Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge examinations.
Denham, Park, Stewart
Assistant Professors
Artist in Residence
Menahem Pressler
Pianist
Mission
The Biola University Conservatory of Music is a community of artist-teachers and gifted young musicians striving for the highest artistic achievement to the glory of God.
Learning Outcomes
1. To serve as a professional school preparing music specialists for teaching, performance, worship ministry, graduate study and other careers in music.
Special Programs / Opportunities
2. To prepare all our graduates for effective contribution to the musical life of the evangelical church.
Ensembles The Conservatory provides opportunities for experience in several types of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including the Biola Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Women’s Chorus, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music Ensembles. All are open to non-music majors as well as music majors by audition. Concert Series The Conservatory concert series features outstanding guest artists and student ensembles.
3. To provide opportunities for all students to study music as an essential part of a liberal education.
Admission Requirements
All students seeking admission must demonstrate musical background and performance strengths necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory as a music major. A student will be admitted to the Conservatory of Music after:
Master classes & Artist- in-Residence Program
Opportunities for participating in masterclasses with guest artists are available annually. Of special note is the ongoing series of masterclasses and recitals by world-renowned artists, including Menahem Pressler, pianist, Artist-in- Residence.
1. Meeting requirements for university admission.
2. Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references.
3. Completing a Conservatory audition, including a basic musicianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness.
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