Robert Sirota's 212: SYMPHONY NO. 1 Gets World Premiere Recording on Azica Records
Composer Robert Sirota's 212: Symphony No.
Simpson University
Department of Music
Department of Music
2211 College View DriveRedding, California 96003
530.226.4507
admissions@simpsonu.edu
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Arts in Composition
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Worship Ministries
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts - Music
Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music
Minor in Music
About the program
Simpson University's Music major is designed to provide professional preparation for a number of musically related professions: composition, performance (voice, piano, or another instrument), and worship ministry. You can also receive a Music Liberal Arts Emphasis degree. This major is designed for students who would like to pursue a music degree but are not seeking preparation for the music professions of performance or church music.
Acceptance rate
Simpson University, in general, has a selective admission process with an acceptance rate of 67%.
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