The Conservatory offers the following professional music degree programs. All degree programs can be completed in eight semesters except for the Bachelor of Music Education which will take a minimum of nine semesters (not including possible summer school experiences).

The four year curriculum with a major in piano, organ, voice, or orchestral instrument is designed for those who are contemplating a variety of graduate programs or careers in music. In addition to music performance, courses in theory, music history and literature, conducting, and cultural subjects are included to give the student a thorough preparation in complete musicianship. A variety of music emphases may be undertaken through careful use of free electives.

The course of study for the Composition major stresses advanced work in materials and processes, theory, context studies, and composition. Performance hours are adjusted accordingly. A composition recital is required in the senior year.

Prospective teachers will find that this degree program is more than sufficient to meet the principal requirements for teaching in elementary and secondary school systems. Minor modifications may be made in education subjects to meet specific state requirements. Instrumental, vocal, or keyboard emphases are available in the course of study, each preparing for a particular area of work. K-12 certification is granted upon successful completion of all requirements. The music education degree normally requires a minimum of nine semesters of study.

The Music History-Literature major is designed to prepare the student for entrance into graduate programs and careers in musicology and college teaching, in addition to music criticism, broadcasting, publishing, and library/archival science. The major also offers opportunities for interdisciplinary study. Required hours in performance are intended to balance and integrate the student's experience. Additional hours in performance may be elected beyond those required.

This degree provides a comprehensive experience in a professional music curriculum, as well as a 24 semester hour concentration in one of twelve outside fields: Bibilical and Theological Studies, Business, Christian Education, English, Fine Arts Ministries, Mathematics/Computer Science, Media, Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish), Psychology, Sociocultural Studies, Theater, and Third World Studies (leading to HNGR certification), Alternate Field (design your own).

Because of the high quality and rigor of the music component, graduates of these programs will find themselves ready for a variety of graduate programs and/or vocational opportunities in music and music-related fields. At the same time, the elective concentration, especially if further enhanced by a wise choice of additional electives, affords opportunity for graduate and/or vocational opportunities in fields integrating with, or independent of, music.

Admission to the Music Minor must be approved by the Conservatory Office. 20 Hours of coursework are required for the minor.