Areas of Study
Applied Music
Instruction in applied music is offered in piano, organ, voice, guitar, and all instruments of the band and orchestra. Faculty provide a thorough basis for the development of individual performance through weekly recital forums and special recital programs at the junior and senior levels.
Music Education
Serving the vital area of teacher training, music education is a degree program of major importance at SDSU. With a staff of authorities in the educational techniques of music teaching, students receive a thorough preparation for this profession. This program continually produces teachers of merit who achieve professional success by combining methodology with the knowledge gained in the basic music study, the mastery of applied skills, student teaching insights, and the invaluable experiences of public performance.
Music History
A traditional, intensive study of music history is undertaken by music majors. The Department also offers an eclectic series of courses for students seeking to satisfy requirements in the general education curriculum. These include introductory surveys in Western Art Music, Global Indigenous Musical Traditions, and the American realms of jazz, blues, and country.
Music Merchandising
This area offers many exciting opportunities for those who have combined traditional music training with studies in business, computing and economics. With a staff involved in the wide range of activities covered by the music industry, students receive excellent preparation to enter the world of music and business. An internship program further enhances the student's preparation in this field.
Music Performance
As an aural art, performance is the logical result of the study of music. All students on campus are encouraged to participate in a performing organization based on individual talent and successful audition. For a music major, performance experience provides cultural enrichment and lifetime enjoyment. SDSU maintains performing organizations of the highest caliber to provide students with a variety of meaningful musical experiences.
Music Theory and Composition
Three expert faculty lead courses in the theory of music. Music majors are required to take four semesters of theoretical fundamentals. Many choose to pursue this subject beyond the core by taking advanced electives in theory and composition.
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