Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Education – Choral
Use Music to Inspire Your Students with Our Bachelor’s Degree in Choral Music Education
As a future music teacher, you have the unique opportunity and responsibility to speak into the lives of your students. Our Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Education – Choral degree is designed to give you the foundational knowledge you need to teach music from a biblical worldview.
Throughout this choral music degree program, you will learn how to arrange music for choral performances, direct a choral ensemble, and help your students improve their vocal performance. By earning your degree from one of the leading Christian universities in the world, you will learn how to use music as a medium to inspire your students and make an impact on their lives both professionally and spiritually.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our School of Music is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- Upon successful completion of this degree, you can gain teacher licensure for music courses from elementary to high school.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities to hone your skills.
- Your professors have real-life experience in the music industry and have earned their degrees from some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation.
- Our graduates have found careers as musicians playing for stars like Carrie Underwood, well-known Christian singers and songwriters, worship leaders at Harvest Bible Chapel, and conductors leading choir festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
- Our LU Praise choir has performed for the President of the United States and as one of three choirs chosen to represent the American Choral Directors Association in China.
What Will You Learn?
- Contemporary music and studio direction
- Harmonic practices and theory
- Music technology
- Performance with participation in ensembles
- Study of your primary and secondary instruments
- Teaching methods and experience in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms
Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Choral Music Education Graduates
- Band director
- Choir director
- Music ministry
- Primary and secondary music education teacher
- Private voice teacher
Facilities and Resources Available to Choral Music Education Students
- 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.
- Participate in a variety of our School of Music ensembles that draw on folk and bluegrass, a cappella, and Latino styles.
- As a music student you will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms and rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities where you’ll gain practical experience in music and performance.
- Learn from professors who have earned degrees from prestigious music schools and have practiced music professionally.
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
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
