Christopher Newport University Department of Music

1 University Place
Newport News, Virginia 23606
(757) 594-8875
admit@cnu.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Music in Composition
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Pre-certification Choral
Bachelor of Music in Pre-certification Instrumental
Master of Arts in Teaching (Choral Music Education)
Master of Arts in Teaching (Instrumental Music Education)
Bachelor of Arts in Music

About the program

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, CNU’s Department of Music is recognized for its outstanding curriculum and its commitment to artistic and academic excellence. Through a highly selective, competitive program within a rich liberal learning environment, CNU music majors develop outstanding skills in the Ferguson Center for the Arts. This stunning venue offers unforgettable live shows and concerts, masterclasses, and performances by world-renowned guest artists.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Christopher Newport University's (CNU) overall acceptance rate is 88%

Faculty

Kimberly Ankney
Benjamin Corbin
Ben Doleac
Chelsey Hamm
Rachel Holland
John Irving
Seung-Hye Kim
John Lopez
John McGuire
Mark Reimer
Elise Rose
Kelly Rossum
Jacob Tews
Maxwell Tfirn
J. Lynn Thompson

CNU/Ferguson Center For The Arts Announces Inaugural Recipients Of 2021 New Musicals Lab Writing Residency

by Chloe Rabinowitz, July 29, 2021

The New Musicals Lab (NML) at the Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia, is making space for new musical works by providing Artist Residencies with access to world-class facilities, funding, and student and Broadway talent.

????? The Improvised Broadway Musical Will Debut at The Ferguson New Musicals Lab

by Stephi Wild, June 30, 2021

????? The Improvised Broadway Musical, co-created by New York improv veterans Ali Reed and Adrien Pellerin, and co-creator director-choreographer Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, was the premiere workshop-based production at the New Musicals Lab at the Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts at Christopher…

Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center For The Arts Launches Inaugural New Musicals Lab For Emerging Musical Theatre Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz, June 14, 2021

The New Musicals Lab at the Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia, is making space for new musical works by providing Artist Residencies with access to world-class facilities, funding, and student and Broadway talent.

THE KING AND I Comes To Christopher Newport University 2/15 - 2/24

by Alan Henry, January 24, 2019

The classic musical OKLAHOMA is playing at Christopher Newport University's Peebles Theatre from February 15th to 24th, 2019.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Christopher Newport University
Show	Dates	Theater
Humble Boy	4/6/2012 – 4/15/2012	Christopher Newport University
Steel Pier	2/24/2012 – 3/3/2012	Christopher Newport University
One Act Play Festival	12/2/2011 – 12/3/2011	Christopher Newport University
The Duchess of Malfi	11/11/2011 – 11/20/2011	Christopher Newport University
Brighton Beach Memoirs	10/13/2011 – 10/23/2011	Christopher Newport University
HMS Pinafore	4/1/2011 – 4/10/2011	Christopher Newport University
The Ajax Production	2/16/2011 – 2/20/2011	Christopher Newport University
Comic Potential	11/12/2010 – 11/21/2010	Christopher Newport University