(CSUN) Music Performance Degree, Program Information at California State University

A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings. Find Colleges Offering Music Performance Degree.

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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Speech Clarity
Music Directors
Job Description
Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Hearing Sensitivity
- Auditory Attention
- Speech Clarity
Music Composers and Arrangers
Job Description
Write and transcribe musical scores.
Important Abilities
- Originality
- Near Vision
- Hearing Sensitivity
Singers
Job Description
Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3,320
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.19
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 990
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.68
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 196,330
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 216,172
- Percent Job Growth: 10.11%
Musicians, Instrumental
Job Description
Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3,320
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.19
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 990
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.68
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 196,330
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 216,172
- Percent Job Growth: 10.11%
Important Abilities
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Hearing Sensitivity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Music Performance

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Overall
All Students	62	50	12

By Gender
Male	36	28	8
Female	26	22	4

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	9	6	3
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	1	1	-
Asian	6	5	1
Hispanic	6	5	1
White	32	27	5
Unknown	8	6	2

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in California

4 Year Programs

California State University - Fullerton

800 N State College Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 26

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

California State University - Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90840

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 71

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

California State University - Los Angeles

5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90032

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 19

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

California State University - Sacramento

6000 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 15

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

California State University - Stanislaus

801 W Monte Vista
Turlock, CA 95382

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 37

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

San Francisco State University

1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 28

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

San Jose State University

1 Washington Sq
San Jose, CA 95192

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 11

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

University of California - Irvine

Address Not Available
Irvine, CA 92697

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 16

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in California

California Institute of the Arts

24700 W McBean Pky
Valencia, CA 91355

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 50

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design

Chapman University

One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Concordia University

1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Holy Names University

3500 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

La Sierra University

4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Mills College

5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Musicians Institute

1655 McCadden
Hollywood, CA 90028

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 239

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design

Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, CA 92106

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

50 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design

University of Redlands