Music
Discover how music can enhance your calling at Malone
Whether you’re aiming for a career as a musician or simply want to experience the joy of creating and appreciating music, we invite you to join us and make music together!
At Malone, our bachelor of arts degree in music will provide you with enriching performance opportunities, rigorous coursework, and meaningful experiences to support your goals so you can serve God with the talent He has given you.
Under the direction of our established music faculty, you will receive individualized attention to help you further hone your skills. You’ll also be challenged to consider how music can enhance your calling to serve Christ and others.
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Preparation for music and life
When you study music at Malone, you’ll learn more than notes on a page — you’ll also gain skills to prepare you for the real world. Our liberal arts curriculum will equip you to excel as a critical-thinker, communicator, and problem solver. Unlike conservatories, which can be competitive and have large class sizes, our supportive program provides opportunities to be mentored by working musicians while you have your pick of performance opportunities.
- Scholarships are available to students who want to participate in an ensemble at Malone, regardless of major
- Gain unique musical experiences in ensembles like Steel Pan or the Jazz Ensemble
- Study the depth and breadth of music history and theory while you perform in community and as a soloist
Ensembles
For music majors and non-majors alike, our ensembles will help you grow as a musician and as a person. Whether you sing, play the piano, or a symphonic instrument, you will gain skills through ensemble participation which can be used long into your professional life. Scholarships are also available for those who join our ensembles.
University Chorale
Known for its inspirational and eclectic programming, the Malone University Chorale is a mixed chorus dedicated to the performance of choral music. From sacred choral classics to contemporary works, this ensemble sings throughout the region at area schools, churches, and community venues.
Symphonic Band
The University Symphonic Band studies and performs advanced wind band literature in a professional, collaborative, and engaging environment. The ensemble performs 2-3 concerts each year consisting of traditional, contemporary, and popular repertoire.
Jazz Ensemble
Performing exciting charts from across the broad spectrum of jazz history, the Jazz Ensemble enjoys a variety of music from classic big band, to bebop, Latin, funk, fusion, rock, modern jazz, and more. This ensemble has enriching performance opportunities on and off campus all year round, including social events and jazz festivals.
Chamber Choir
An advanced choral ensemble of mixed voices, this ensemble is selected by audition. The Chamber Choir performs a wide repertoire, from a cappella classics to contemporary small-group works. Past performances include joining the Tuscarawas Philharmonic and Chorus, a tour through Italy, and a service-learning trip to the Republic of Kenya.
Piano Ensemble
The Piano Ensemble studies and performs music written for piano duet (four hands at one piano) and for piano duo (two pianos with one performer at each piano). The repertoire is chosen from a variety of styles including classical, pop, and sacred genres. Students rehearse in the piano lab as well as in piano studios. Members of this ensemble perform at departmental recitals as well as Christmas at Malone.
Flute Ensemble
This chamber ensemble performs without a conductor, giving students a true chamber music experience. It utilizes different instruments in the flute family, including the piccolo, alto flute, and bass flute. The repertoire includes a variety of musical styles, from classical arrangements to popular tunes and holiday music. Students who wish to participate in the Flute Ensemble are also required to take Applied Flute lessons.
Jobs and career paths with a music degree
In addition to common paths like performance and education, students in Malone’s music program develop the skills necessary to help them pursue jobs like:
- Session musician
- Music journalist/critic
- Accompanist
- Community arts event planner
- Singer/songwriter
- Private instructor
- Arts administrator
“Music faculty and staff make sure you’re ready for the field you’ve chosen, no matter what area of music you choose to pursue. It’s a place for growth and excellence.”
Max Digman ’22
Student Music Organizations
Want to gain professional development opportunities before graduation? Local chapters of state and national organizations provide networking options that can enhance your education and tangible skills.
Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association (OCMEA)
Music educators in public and private education are members of this group. Malone students are encouraged to join Chapter 86 for an annual membership fee which includes state and national membership and a discounted registration fee for the state convention. All music education students are required to participate in OCMEA.
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
This national organization is for choral conductors who work in educational, church, and professional choral settings. Students who are pursuing music education or worship arts are encouraged to join the student chapter for an annual fee which includes state and national membership, as well as discounted conference fees.
Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers (CFAMC)
CFAMC seeks to glorify Christ encouraging the work and witness of Christian composers of symphonic and chamber music, opera, and other concert works. Located throughout the United States and abroad, members are professional and academic composers (faculty and students), avocational composers, church musicians interested in art music, and others.
Preparation for the Real World
Our graduates benefit from studying music in a small city with exciting and excellent performance opportunities. They also learn the best ways to apply musical knowledge across a variety of musical styles and within a range of musical settings.
What are they doing now?
- High school band directors and choral conductors
- Worship and Administrative Pastor at Salem Friends Church
- Schloss Mirabell Competition winner in Salzburg, Austria
- VP, Global Studio Operations Lead, Warner Music Group
- Music producer and songwriter for Capitol Christian Music Group
- Vocal coach, consultant, and owner at Capability Studios
Music Minor and Certificate Options
Have you chosen another major but want to enhance your studies with a music minor? You can do that at Malone!
We also offer two certificates to enhance your skills as a career music teacher or private studio instructor. Available to both music majors and non-majors, these certificates require an audition before acceptance into the program and offer you an opportunity to teach students in Malone’s Preparatory Lessons Program.
Certificate in Piano Pedagogy
Learn the art and science of being a studio piano teacher! This 25 credit hour certificate program includes a solid foundation in music theory and solfege as well as piano literature and your own applied piano lessons.
Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy
Become a singer who coaches singers! This 25 credit hour certificate program includes a solid foundation in music theory and solfege as well as vocal literature and choral methods in addition to your own applied voice lessons.
Selected courses in this program
- MUS 104 – Music as Vocation
- MUS 135 – Music Theory and Aural Skills
- MUS 153 – Keyboard Harmony I
- MUS 172 – Music Technology
- MUS 261/262 – Choral/Instrumental Conducting
- MUS 374 – Survey of World Music
- MUS 499 – Senior Recital/Project
Faith Integration
Whether you’re seeking a career in music or not, we will walk alongside you as you learn to steward the musical gifts God has given you. Here at Malone, we’re inspired by beauty in all its forms and value music as an expression of God’s blessings on Earth. As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, we’ll encourage you to be a living example of how the arts express His glory and majesty.
Apply to Malone’s music program
Our bachelor of arts in music will connect you with performance opportunities and meaningful experiences so you can serve God with the talent He has given you.