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Music

Studying music opens doors.

When you study music at Calvin, opportunities open.

Perform a gospel song in front of a packed auditorium. Collaborate with film students to compose a documentary soundtrack in a high-tech lab. Develop skills to become an innovative and engaging teacher. Travel the world with a music ensemble, forging lifelong bonds with passionate musicians. And take the lead in organizing events and planning conversations throughout Calvin’s artistic community.

You can do all that and more in one of the most flexible, versatile programs on campus. Your talent will be ignited by new challenges and creative influences. Your confidence will grow. You’ll discover insights into your Creator. And you can bring it all into your life after graduation, whether you conduct a world-famous orchestra or sing in your community’s choir.

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Music Education (BME)

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Major

Music Major (BA), Minor

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Major
Minor

Get a glimpse of the Calvin music experience

Music Scholarships

Regardless of your major, you can apply for music scholarships for composition, guitar, instrumental (brass, strings, woodwinds), organ, percussion, piano, and voice.

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Scholarship awards granted

Each year we grant around 88 awards from 55 music scholarships to students from all majors.
$8,160

Highest award

Music scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,160.
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Application

You only need to submit one application to be considered for all named scholarships you qualify for.
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Make music at Calvin

No matter what you're majoring in—whether it's music, biochemistry, or anything else—you'll find plenty of opportunities to sing, play, practice, and perform with other musicians.

Upcoming Events

Nov
06
Wed, Nov 6, 2024
7:30 pm–9:00 pm
Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall
FREE
Nov
08
Fri, Nov 8, 2024
5:15 pm–6:15 pm
Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall
FREE
Nov
10
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium
FREE

Opportunities

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Honors at Calvin

Nurturing outstanding students through programs that challenge you to ask difficult questions with humility, explore with wonder, and pursue advanced academic opportunities with courage. 

Consider joining the Honors Scholars Program.

Student Organizations

Student Organizations

Calvin sponsors more than 70 student-led organizations—find one that's right for you!

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