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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. 

To learn more about the music program, we invite you to join us for an on-campus experience. Sit in on classes, perform with our ensembles, go to lunch with a C-N music student and try out an applied lesson with one of our music faculty members!

Accreditation

Carson-Newman University is accredited by:

National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248

Events Calendar


music major for a day

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

DID YOU KNOW?

Tarr Music Center is carefully designed to optimize instruction and performance. The modern facility includes studios, practice rooms, classrooms and labs equipped with exceptional equipment and instruments. The recital hall seats 250 and includes a 32-rank Reuter teaching and recital organ and two Steinway & Sons pianos.


The Carson-Newman University Music Department

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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