Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Education – Instrumental
Inspire the Next Generation of Musicians with a Music Education Degree
Are you a musician who is excited about sharing your talent and passion for music with young people? If that sounds like you, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Music in Music Education – Instrumental Music with a specialization in music education may be the degree for you!
This degree program provides an avenue for you to both perfect your talents as a musician and gain the necessary knowledge and experience you need to teach others. Our program can provide you with teaching licensure, which would allow you to start teaching immediately after graduation.
So what are you waiting for? There is a new generation of young people who are excited about music and need guidance from an expert like you. Your passion and talent, combined with our challenging and rewarding program, will ensure that you can pursue a successful career in music education.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- The School of Music and Liberty University is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- 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 churches like 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?
- Chromatic harmony
- Commercial music
- Conducting
- Harmonic practices and theory
- Music history
- Musicianship
Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
Career Opportunities for Graduates of the B.M. in Music Education – Instrumental Degree
- Christian music artist
- Music program director
- Music teacher
- Private music instructor
- Professional musician
Internship Opportunities and Resources Available to Instrumental Music 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.
- In this program, you will participate in an internship giving you additional hands-on experience outside of what you will gain as you practice in our on-campus facilities.
- 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
