The Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance at
Abilene Christian University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a renowned private Christian university located in Abilene, Texas. Established in 1906, ACU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, and theology. With a strong commitment to Christian values, ACU integrates faith and learning, fostering spiritual growth and ethical development in its students. The university is known for its dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community. ACU emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences, preparing students to lead successful careers while making a positive impact in their communities. With a focus on servant leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University nurtures graduates who are prepared to be ethical leaders and agents of change in the world.
The Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance prepares students to pursue a singing career while providing the foundation in music essential to the professional musician. Whether you want to teach, conduct, perform or pursue graduate studies, a degree in music prepares you for a rewarding career using your God-given talent. ACU’s Department of Music offers several distinct degree options tailored to meet your personal and professional goals.
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Music Performance Ensemble Instrumental MPEI 210 - Marching Band MPEI 301 - Marching Band MPEI 302 - Wind Ensemble MPEI 303 - Concert Band MPEI 304 - Orchestra MPEI 305 - Jazz Ensemble MPEI 306 - Percussion Ensemble MPEI 311 - Marching Band MPEI 312 - Wind Ensemble MPEI 313 - Concert Band MPEI 314 - Orchestra MPEI 315 - Jazz Ensemble MPEI 316 - Percussion Ensemble MPEI 401 - Brass Quintet MPEI 402 - Jazz Combo MPEI 403 - Low Brass Ensemble MPEI 404 - Piano Ensemble MPEI 405 - Saxophone Quartet MPEI 406 - String Quartet MPEI 407 - Woodwind Quartet MPEI 408 - Instrumental Ensemble MPEI 411 - Brass Quintet MPEI 412 - Jazz Combo MPEI 413 - Low Brass Ensemble MPEI 414 - Piano Ensemble MPEI 415 - Saxophone Quartet MPEI 416 - String Quartet MPEI 417 - Woodwind Quartet MPEI 418 - Instrumental Ensemble Music Performance Ensemble Vocal MPEV 201 - University Chorale MPEV 211 - University Chorale MPEV 301 - A Cappella Chorus MPEV 302 - Opera Workshop MPEV 303 - Gospel Choir MPEV 311 - A Cappella Chorus MPEV 312 - Opera Workshop MPEV 313 - Gospel Choir Music Private Instruction Instrumental, Major MPIM 221 - Music Private Instruction Instrumental MPIM 421 - Music Private Instruction Instrumental Music Private Instruction Instrumental, Non-Major MPIN 211 - Music Private Instruction Instrumental MPIN 312 - Music Private Instruction Jazz Piano MPIN 313 - Music Private Instruction Jazz Piano MPIN 411 - Music Private Instruction Instrumental Music Private Instruction Vocal, Major MPVM 221 - Music Private Instruction Vocal Major MPVM 231 - Music Private Instruction Vocal Major MPVM 421 - Music Private Instruction Vocal Major MPVM 431 - Music Private Instruction Vocal Major Music Private Instruction Vocal, Non-Major MPVN 211 - Music Private Instruction Vocal Non-major MPVN 411 - Music Private Instruction Vocal Non-major Music Class Piano MUPC 113 - Music Class Piano MUPC 114 - Music Class Piano MUPC 213 - Music Class Piano MUPC 214 - Music Class Piano Music Private Instruction Piano, Major MUPM 221 - Music Private Instruction Piano, Major MUPM 231 - Music Private Instruction Piano, Major MUPM 421 - Music Private Instruction Piano, Major MUPM 431 - Music Private Instruction Piano, Major Music Private Instruction Piano, Non-Major MUPN 211 - Music Private Instruction Piano, Non-major MUPN 411 - Music Private Instruction Piano, Non-major Music Miscellaneous MUSC 217 - English and Italian Diction MUSC 218 - French and German Diction Music Education MUSE 110 - Concepts of Percussion MUSE 116 - Concepts of Clarinet and Saxophone MUSE 118 - Concepts of Flute and Double-Reeds MUSE 119 - Concepts of Strings MUSE 125 - Concepts of Brass MUSE 211 - Concepts of Jazz and Improvisation MUSE 221 - Jazz Pedagogy MUSE 235 - Instrumental Concepts MUSE 236 - Vocal Concepts MUSE 330 - Music Education for Elementary Teachers MUSE 332 - Elementary Music Techniques and Literature MUSE 333 - Secondary Music Methods: Choral Organization and Administration MUSE 334 - Beginning Conducting MUSE 335 - Concepts of Piano Performance MUSE 336 - Concepts of Vocal Performance MUSE 337 - Intermediate Conducting MUSE 338 - Band Methods: Marching Techniques and Wind Literature MUSE 339 - Secondary Music Methods - Instrumental Musicology MUSM 131 - Music in World Cultures MUSM 132 - Music Literature MUSM 230 - Survey of Music in Western Culture MUSM 231 - Survey of Jazz MUSM 232 - Survey of Popular Music MUSM 233 - Survey of World Music MUSM 234 - The Arts and History in Nineteenth-Century Europe MUSM 331 - Solo Vocal Literature MUSM 431 - Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 MUSM 432 - Music History II: 1750-the Present MUSM 439 - Opera History MUSM 441 - Solo Piano Literature MUSM 442 - Ensemble Piano Literature MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music History and Theory Recital Seminar MUSR 301 - Recital Seminar MUSR 311 - Recital Seminar Music Theory MUST 111 - Aural Skills I MUST 112 - Aural Skills II MUST 120 - Music Fundamentals MUST 131 - Theory I MUST 132 - Theory II MUST 211 - Aural Skills III
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a prestigious private Christian institution of higher education located in Abilene, Texas. With a rich history dating back to 1906, ACU is dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience grounded in Christian principles. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and theology. ACU's faculty are committed to academic excellence, mentorship, and the holistic development of students. The university's values-driven approach combines rigorous academics, spiritual formation, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare graduates for successful careers and lives of service. ACU's vibrant campus community, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to innovation create an environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and spiritually. With a focus on Christian leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University equips students to make a positive impact in their professions and communities, guided by faith and values.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
