California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Music Department

1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
805.756.2406
admissions@calpoly.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Composition
Bachelor of Arts in Jazz
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music History
Bachelor of Arts in Ethnomusicology
Bachelor of Arts in Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology

About the program

The Music Department introduces a student to the role of music in today’s world, helps form personal goals, and provides the discipline, skills and knowledge to accomplish those goals. The program develops musical skills, encourages creativity, and cultivates vision for the future. The University’s polytechnic emphasis also provides an excellent opportunity to explore music in conjunction with a wide range of other fields. Graduates are prepared to begin specialized study at the graduate level and to enter a wide variety of professional careers. The department offers a wide range of elective courses which allow the student to specialize to some extent within a liberal arts degree.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO) has an overall acceptance rate of around 30%,

Faculty

David Arrivée Meredith Brammeier Scott Glysson Kenneth S. Habib Alyson McLamore W. Terrence Spiller Arthur White Christopher J. Woodruff

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