With regular performance opportunities, internationally touring ensembles, and a strong scholarship program, the Southwestern Adventist University Department of Music is committed to providing students with the tools needed to become successful. Find out what you can do with a music degree by contacting the Department.
What sets us apart
- Small class sizes with dedicated professors
- Field experience from freshman year to graduation
We focus on preparation for the classroom, performance, composition, and other relevant settings so students can pursue a career as a/an:
- Elementary teacher
- Musical composer
- Musical instructor
- Musical performer
- Secondary teacher
- Studio performer
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How SWAU Ranks
SWAU music graduates show great passion for their area, which opens doors for successful careers in flourishing organizations.
70+
Performance opportunities on and off campus each year
98%
Of students start their careers or get graduate school offers within one year of graduating
100+
Of students of all majors engage in professional music performances each year
Events
Feb
2
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
2
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Feb
3
1:00 PM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
4
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
4
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Feb
4
6:00 PM -
What Every Student Should Know About Managing Cash and Savings
Feb
5
11:00 AM -
Assembly- Week of Prayer
Feb
5
1:00 PM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
5
6:00 PM -
Enactus Kickoff Party
Feb
6
11:20 AM -
Week of Prayer
Feb
6
7:30 PM -
Week of Prayer Vespers
Feb
7
2:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Feb
8
4:00 PM -
Super Bowl party
Feb
8
7:00 PM -
Cancelled - Bowling For Bucks
Feb
9
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Feb
11
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Feb
11
1:00 PM -
Discovery call meeting
Feb
11
6:00 PM -
Financial Seminar
Feb
12
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Endi- Relationships
Feb
13
All Day -
Bobcat Classic
Feb
14
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Feb
14
5:00 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Feb
14
6:25 PM -
Bobcat Classic
Feb
15
All Day -
Bobcat Classic
Feb
15
8:00 AM -
Deadline for Fall Incompletes
Feb
16
All Day -
Bobcat Classic
Feb
16
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Feb
17
All Day -
SACSCOC meetings
Feb
18
All Day -
SACSCOC meetings
Feb
18
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Feb
18
6:00 PM -
What Every Student Should Know About Making Housing Decisions
Feb
19
12:50 PM -
Assembly
Feb
21
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Feb
21
7:30 PM -
Mimosa: Under the Texas star
Feb
21
9:00 PM -
Mimosa
Feb
23
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Feb
25
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Feb
25
6:00 PM -
What Every Student Should Know About Using Credit and Consumer Loans
Feb
26
12:50 PM -
Assembly
Feb
28
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Feb
28
7:00 PM -
Nursing Dedication
Mar
2
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Mar
4
8:00 AM -
Mid-Semester
Mar
4
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Mar
5
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Departmental Assembly
Mar
6
12:00 PM -
Spring Break begins at 5 p.m.
Mar
7
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
7
10:00 AM -
Pathfinder Bible Experience - Conference Level
Mar
7
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Mar
8
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
9
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
9
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Mar
10
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
11
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
11
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Mar
12
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
12
11:50 AM -
No Assembly
Mar
12
2:00 PM -
He Said Go! Conference
Mar
13
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
13
8:00 AM -
He Said Go! Conference
Mar
14
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
14
8:00 AM -
He Said Go! Conference
Mar
14
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Mar
14
5:00 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Mar
15
All Day -
Spring break
Mar
16
All Day -
Instruction resumes
Mar
16
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Mar
18
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Mar
19
10:00 AM -
Music Festival
Mar
19
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Music Fest
Mar
20
8:00 AM -
Music Festival
Mar
21
9:00 AM -
Music Festival
Mar
22
9:00 AM -
Music Festival
Mar
23
8:00 AM -
Summer Registration Begins
Mar
23
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Mar
25
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Mar
25
6:00 PM -
What Every Student Should Know About Protecting Property (Auto and Homeowners Insurance, etc.)
Mar
26
12:50 PM -
Assembly - Heather Thompson Day
Mar
27
3:00 PM -
Praise Break
Mar
28
10:00 AM -
Praise Break
Mar
30
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Mar
30
8:00 AM -
Fall Registration Begins
Mar
30
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Mar
31
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Mar
31
8:00 AM -
Last Day to Withdraw
Apr
1
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Apr
1
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Apr
1
6:00 PM -
What Every Student Should Know About Investment Planning
Apr
2
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Apr
2
12:50 PM -
Assembly- SA Elections
Apr
3
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Apr
6
All Day -
Fall Registration Begins
Apr
6
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Apr
6
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Apr
7
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Apr
8
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Apr
8
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Apr
9
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Apr
9
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Alumni Assembly
Apr
9
5:00 PM -
Endowment Scholarship Reception
Apr
10
8:00 AM -
Advising Weeks
Apr
11
5:00 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Apr
12
3:00 PM -
University Experience
Apr
13
8:00 AM -
University Experience
Apr
13
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Apr
15
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Apr
15
6:00 PM -
What Every Student Should Know About Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and ETF's
Apr
16
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Faculty & Staff of Year
Apr
17
7:30 PM -
Vespers
Apr
20
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Apr
22
12:00 PM -
Women at the Well
Apr
22
5:00 PM -
e-ART-h Day Student Art Gallery
Apr
23
12:50 PM -
Assembly- D.R.A.W. Assembly
Apr
26
6:00 PM -
Chisholm Trail Community Band Spring Concert
Apr
27
4:30 PM -
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Apr
30
12:50 PM -
Assembly- QEP
May
4
7:30 AM -
Examinations
May
5
7:30 AM -
Examinations
May
5
6:30 PM -
ESL Completion Ceremony
May
6
7:30 AM -
Examinations
May
7
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Senior Send- Off (Dead Week)
May
9
7:00 PM -
Nurses' Pinning
May
10
10:00 AM -
Commencement
May
10
12:50 PM -
Assembly- Graduation
May
11
2:00 PM -
Keene ISD Choir Concert
May
16