Wheaton College Mission Statement
Wheaton College exists to help build the church and improve society worldwide by promoting the development of whole and effective Christians through excellence in programs of Christian higher education. This mission expresses our commitment to do all things "For Christ and His Kingdom."
Conservatory of Music Mission Statement
The Conservatory embraces the vision that all music making is an outgrowth of God's creativity and all human vocation is grounded in a life of worship and discipleship.
To that end, the Conservatory provides a comprehensive program of music training that affirms historical traditions while expanding student's knowledge of musical practice throughout the world. This training includes academic study in the areas of music theory, aural skills, music history, conducting, and music technology. Applied music experience is integrated in private lesson study, chamber music, and large ensemble experience.
About the Conservatory of Music Handbook
This Conservatory of Music Handbook provides music faculty and current music majors information and policies relating to the completion of all degree programs in music. While the Wheaton College Catalog is the primary source regarding auditions, enrollment and degree completion, this Handbook is a supporting document addressing a wide range of program details. In the case of discrepancies between the two documents, the Wheaton College Catalog has final authority. Students with questions about the Handbook and its policies can write to music.handbook@wheaton.edu. This 2010-11 edition is effective as of September 15, 2010. All subsequent changes will be reflected in the 2011-12 edition.