Department of Music
Visit Web Site
Admissions Information
Course Catalog
Alumni Page
1 University Place
Newport News,Virginia 23606
(757) 594-8875
admit@cnu.edu
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
|
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:
Christopher Newport University's (CNU) overall acceptance rate is 88%
Faculty Info:
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.
Related Articles
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.
UCONN MUSIC INSPIRE SERIES To Present Two Performances This Week
by A.A. Cristi
- October 08, 2025
The UConn School of Fine Arts Department of Music will present two performances this week as part of the UConn Music Inspire Series. On Thursday, Oct. 9, Ensemble Origo returns with Saravanda! Dances of New Spain, followed by a solo piano concert by Eric Reed on Friday, Oct. 10, at von der Mehden Recital Hall. Both performances begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
New Plays For Young Audiences Presents AMERICA'S NEXT TOP KID CHEF SHOWDOWN
by A.A. Cristi
- May 02, 2025
Rehearsed readings of the musical comedy America's Next Top Kid Chef Showdown by José Casas and Jenn Hartmann Luck will be held on Saturday, June 21, at 7pm and Sunday, June 22, at 2pm at the Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal St. Whimsical Cosmo Ridley hosts a top-rated kids' cooking show where four young contestants compete for the title of America's best kid chef and a $100,000 prize.
New Plays For Young Audiences to Present WHORLED AWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 02, 2025
Rehearsed readings of Whorled Away by Daniel A. Kelin II is presented at the Provincetown Playhouse. A clash of interests between young cousins. A tiny, endangered species. Learn more!