Grand Canyon University Department of Music

3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85017
888.261.2393
campusadmissions@gcu.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education - Choral
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education - Instrumental
Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance - Instrumental
Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance - Piano
Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance - Vocal

About the program

No matter your musical style, the Grand Canyon University (GCU) music department in the College of Arts and Media educates and inspires students for greater levels of performance and musical knowledge. Whether through solo, ensemble, choir or band performances, students are regularly given the opportunity to rehearse and present their musical expertise to audiences on campus and across the Phoenix valley. Music topics that are taught by professional music faculty are often thought provoking, thus opening the lines of communications beyond the scope of the notes on the page. This creates a more profound curriculum in our campus music degrees and successful performance experiences.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Grand Canyon University (GCU) has an overall acceptance rate of approximately 60.36%

Faculty

Claude Pensis
Juan Hernandez
William Symington
Susannah Keita
Lisa Tervo
Rachel Velarde

Valley Youth Theatre Will Present SHREK THE MUSICAL in Downtown Phoenix This Summer

by A.A. Cristi — May 14, 2026

Valley Youth Theatre will present SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix, featuring a multigenerational cast with local ties to Yuma, Maricopa, and Grand Canyon University.

Outdoor Theatre at Grand Canyon University Completed

by Stephi Wild — September 26, 2020

An outdoor theatre has been completed at Grand Canyon University for use for the Ethington Theatre season due to COVID-19 restrictions.

BWW Review: Grand Canyon University Presents MAJOR BARBARA

by Herbert Paine — February 12, 2018

The gifted young talents of Grand Canyon University's College of Fine Arts and Production, directed by Michael Kary, deliver solid performances in George Bernard Shaw's MAJOR BARBARA, on the stage of Ethington Theatre in Phoenix through February 18th.

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