Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music Instrumental
Gain the Liberal Arts Music Education You Need with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Instrumental
You can further your musical abilities while earning a bachelor’s degree that prepares you for a rewarding career. Our B.A. in Music Instrumental degree provides the opportunity for you to complete your music studies in guitar, piano, or woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments while earning a liberal arts degree. Taught from a biblical worldview, our B.A. in Music Instrumental will teach you how to transpose your love of music into both a rewarding profession and an effective ministry.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Additionally, the School of Music is accredited through NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- Gain practical experience with your chosen instrument throughout your program as you utilize our state-of-the-art facilities.
- Your professors have obtained degrees from some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation and have real-life experience in the music industry.
What Will You Learn?
- A foreign language
- Basic knowledge in philosophy and literature or cultural studies
- Increased understanding and performance with your chosen instrument
Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Music Instrumental Graduates
- Arts administrator
- Music director and composer
- Music therapist (requires graduate study)
- Private music teacher
- Professional musician
Facilities and Resources Available to B.A. in Music Instrumental Students
- We are dedicated to producing graduates of distinction. Our graduates have found careers playing for stars like Carrie Underwood, as Christian singers and songwriters, worship leaders at churches like Harvest Bible Chapel, and conductors leading choir festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
- Liberty Music Group (LMG) is our School of Music’s professional music publishing and recording company. This student-run label provides students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to publish their work.
- We are a designated “All-Steinway” school and are committed to providing our students with the best performance facilities possible.
- Our wind symphony has performed at the CBDNA Southern Division Conference.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
