The mission of the Department of Music is to train musicians to their highest creative and intellectual potential, encourage them to develop professional relationships based on respect for all people, and prepare them for service to their local community and innovative careers in the heart of the music and entertainment industries and beyond.
The California State University Northridge Music Department is committed to:
- providing nationally recognized training in music leading to a wide variety of professional careers and entrepreneurship in performance, composition, teaching, therapy, and business
- inspiring the highest level of creative activity and scholarship in advancing an understanding of the musical arts and their importance in every society.
- promoting the development of strong ethical behavior based on honesty, respect for all people and cultures, service to local community and strong advocacy for the arts.