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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

OVERVIEW + PROGRAMS

In the Carson-Newman Music Department, we share your passion for the musical arts. If you are pursuing a career in performance, worship leadership or teaching, you’ll find unmatched opportunities here to prepare for your chosen field. With a student-to-faculty ratio of less than 10:1, our professors invest personal attention in challenging you to reach your fullest potential. 

Discover what it’s like to be a C-N music student by visiting us in person. Your campus experience can include attending classes, rehearsing with our ensembles, enjoying lunch with a current music major and even taking a complimentary private lesson with one of our faculty members.

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music major for a day

Thursday, October 30, 2025 (Fall)
TBA (Spring 2026)


The Carson-Newman University Music Department

Accreditation

Carson-Newman University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Phone: 703-437-0700
http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

CHURCH MUSIC (BM)

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MUSIC (BA)

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MUSIC EDUCATION (BM)

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MUSIC PERFORMANCE (BM)

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MUSIC WITH OUTSIDE FIELD (BM)

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TEACHER LICENSURE: GENERAL MUSIC/INSTRUMENTAL

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TEACHER LICENSURE: GENERAL MUSIC/VOCAL

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WORSHIP LEADERSHIP (BA)

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