California State University, Northridge (CSUN or Cal State Northridge) is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. With a total enrollment of 38,551 students (as of Fall 2021), it has the second largest undergraduate population as well as the third largest total student body in the California State University system, making it one of the largest comprehensive universities in the United States in terms of enrollment size. The size of CSUN also has a major impact on the California economy, with an estimated $1.9 billion in economic output generated by CSUN on a yearly basis. As of Fall 2021, the university had 2,187 faculty, of which 794 (or about 36%) were tenured or on the tenure track.
The Department of Music at California State University Northridge in Northridge California is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music within the Mike Curb College of Arts Media and Communication. It offers comprehensive music education designed to prepare students for diverse careers across performance education therapy industry and beyond. Providing undergraduate Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees alongside graduate Master of Arts and Master of Music programs the curriculum balances theoretical study with practical skill development. Leveraging its Los Angeles location the department maintains strong industry ties and provides access to excellent facilities including the Valley Performing Arts Center. Admission typically requires an audition into this vibrant community known for extensive performance opportunities and a dynamic environment for musical growth.
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