Music

The Department of Music and Vocal offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music, encompassing emphases in Vocal, Instrumental, or Musical Theatre performance. The program requires a performance audition before acceptance into the major, in addition to the University's standard application and acceptance process.  Please contact the Department (650-508-3429) for audition requirements and appointments. The Department also offers a Minor in Music.

NDNU's Music and Musical Theatre programs are dedicated to preparing students with the professional skills necessary for careers in performance or teaching, and provides numerous performance opportunities in concerts, musical theatre productions, cabaret, and opera.  A professional faculty provides experienced mentorship to each student.

NDNU's partnership with Donald Pippin's Pocket Opera, a professional company based in San Francisco, offers an extraordinary apprenticeship and performance learning experience for its undergraduate and graduate students as both performers and production staff.  Acceptance to each production or the program is by audition.  Contact the Department (650-508-3429) for further information or to arrange an audition.

The Department also offers a graduate degree program (MFA in Music) which enables students to work at an advanced level in their area of specialization, and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for professional competence in performance or studio teaching.

For more information, please visit the Department of Music and Vocal Arts in the Academics section of the website.