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College of Performing Arts
Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music

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Chapman University's Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music provides outstanding musical curriculum in a liberal arts environment. This educational experience prepares our students for vibrant and diverse careers in the music industry.

We offer state-of-the-art facilities and personalized education, and includes working closely with world-class faculty. Your teachers will be full-time faculty or adjunct instructors who have excelled in academics and performance.

Our faculty and alumni are also leaders in Los Angeles and Orange Counties music industries. They are an invaluable resource for performance and career opportunities for our students.

The Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Find Your Program

Chapman offers a graduate and several undergraduate music degrees and minors. All programs provide the opportunity for creative and scholarly excellence and prepare graduates for the next step in their careers. Learn more!

Prepare Your Application

Your first step to apply to Chapman's music program is to complete the Common App and the Creative Supplement. Select applicants to performance majors will also be asked to audition.

Schedule a Tour

We'd love to show you around our great conservatory so you can get a feel for music student life. You can also arrange to shadow one of our classes if time permits.

    Attend a Performance

    There is always something happening in the College of Performing Arts! Check out our calendar of upcoming events.

      Career Connections for Life

      Chapman music students have career support fromour dedicated performing arts career advisor from day one and beyond graduation. Check out some of our notable music alumni below!

      man next to a piano, smilingReuel Hon ('23)

      Worldwide multi-prize-winning pianist; currently pursing master's degree at Longy School of Music, Bard College

      smiling womanStephanie Caress ('17)

      Director, A&R Research and Analytics, Sony Music Publishing

      smiling womanChloé Tardif ('16)

      Principal 2nd Violin, Long Beach Symphony

      smiling young manConnor Bogenreif ('15)

      Named among Musical America's 2023 Top 30 Professionals of the Year; board member, Association of California Symphony Orchestras

      a smiling manDaniel Emmet ('15)

      Top-10 Finalist, America's Got Talent; Las Vegas Headliner; Marie Osmond tour

      a smiling manDuke Kim ('15)

      2nd Place Winner, Operalia ('22); 2nd Place Winner, inaugural Juan Pons Int'l Singing Competition ('22); Grand Finals Winner, The Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition ('21)

      smiling womanBella Sunshine ('13)

      Sr. Director of Operations, Pacific Symphony

      smiling manJarrett Threadgill ('12)

      L.A. Philharmonic Resident Viola Fellow

      smiling manEfraín Solís ('11)

      San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Utah Opera, Opera San Jose, West Edge Opera and more

      smiling manPhillip Triggs ('09)

      Pacific Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, New West Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and more

      smiling manJacob Vogel ('09)

      Director, University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band

      smiling manTeren Shaffer ('08)

      President, CEO, Orange County School of the Arts

      smiling manAshley Faatoalia ('08)

      L.A. Opera, Seattle Opera and more

      smiling womanKathleen Mangusing ('07)

      Redlands Symphony

      woman smilingKatrina Herrera ('04)

      Development Manager, Long Beach Opera

      woman smilingCourtney Taylor ('03)

      Vocal Ensemble, 2023 Disney feature film Wish

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      Contact Us

      Program Questions
      music@chapman.edu


      Admission Questions
      copaadmit@chapman.edu

        Best Opera Production 2022–23

        Awarded Best Opera Production, Division II, 2nd-Place Tie for Cinderella by Jules Massenet, directed by Marc Callahan, National Opera Association 2022–23 Competition.