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California State University - Northridge

Department of Music

Department of Music

18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California 91330
818.677.3184
admissions.records@csun.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in Breadth Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Commercial and Media Writing
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Arts
Master of Arts in Music Industry Administration
Master of Music in Composition
Master of Arts in Conducting
Master of Arts in Instrumental Performance
Master of Arts in Vocal Performance

About the program

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.

Acceptance rate

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) has an acceptance rate of around 92%

Faculty

Dr. Ric Alviso | Professor of World Music and General Education Dr. Katherine Ramos Baker | Professor of Choral Music and Music Education-Choral Ronald M. Borczon | Professor of Music Therapy and Classical Guitar Lorenz Gamma | Associate Professor of Violin, Head of String Studies Glen Garrett | Full-Time Lecturer, Music in General Education Matt Harris | Professor of Jazz Performance Julia Heinen | Professor of Clarinet Jeffrey Izzo | Assistant Professor and Chair of Music Industry Studies Liviu Marinescu | Chair of Composition and Theory A.J. McCaffrey | Associate Professor, Coordinator of Musicianship Alexandra Monchick | Associate Professor of Musicology Dmitry Rachmanov | Professor of Piano, Head of Keyboard Studies Tina Raymond | Assistant Professor and Director of Jazz Studies Diane Roscetti | Professor of Cello, Chamber Music, and Music Entrepreneurship John Roscigno | Department Chair, Professor of Instrumental Conducting, Director of the CSUN Symphony Orchestra, Head of Percussion Studies Clinton Rusich | Assistant Professor of Media Composition Elizabeth Sellers | Professor of Media Composition Mary Schliff | Full-Time Lecturer, Music Education-General and Credential Paul Smith | Associate Professor, Director of Choral Studies Lawrence Stoffel | Professor of Instrumental Conducting, Director of Bands, Head of Wind Performance Studies, Music Education-Instrumental Andrew Surmani | Associate Professor of Music Industry Studies Steve Thachuk | Professor of Guitar, Head of Guitar Studies Hugo Vera | Assistant Professor and Director of Vocal Arts and Opera Dr. John L. Whitener | Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education

Boise State Will Perform Their Annual Holiday Concert This Week

Boise State Will Perform Their Annual Holiday Concert This Week

by Stephi Wild — November 10, 2025

Celebrate the season with the Boise State Department of Music at their annual Holiday Concert! Join in for an evening of festive favorites and winter classics as their talented ensembles bring holiday cheer to the Morrison Center stage.

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