School of Music Bachelor’s Degrees
Overview
Dream Big with Liberty’s School of Music
Imagine performing surrounded by fellow Christians worshiping together. Picture yourself leading your church in compelling, powerful worship. Envision your future classroom as you instruct the next generation of eager musicians. Any of these exciting careers are just a degree away with Liberty’s School of Music!
At Liberty, our mission is to help equip and train musicians to be Champions for Christ. In addition to our firm foundation in the Christian faith, our School of Music provides its students with countless opportunities to develop and display their musical abilities. For example, our LU Praise team performed at the ACDA National Convention and Inaugural Prayer Service for the president!
We offer a multitude of unique Bachelor of Music (BM) degrees. Choose from programs like worship leadership, music education, and even commercial music. We also provide Bachelor of Science degrees so that you can tailor your college experience to your individual career goals.
Check out all of the degree options we have below in the School of Music and find the one that fits your needs best!
Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
Degree Programs
School of Music Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Commercial Music (BM)
Commercial Music (BS)
Guitar Performance (BM)
Music and Worship (BS)
Music Education – Choral (BM)
Music Education – Instrumental (BM)
Music Instrumental (BS)
Music in World Cultures (BS)
Music Vocal (BS)
Piano Performance (BM)
String Performance (BM)
Vocal Performance (BM)
Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion Performance (BM)
Worship Leadership (BM)
Benefits
Why Choose a Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty’s School of Music?
More Than a Degree
When you earn your music degree from Liberty, you can gain more than a diploma – you can gain experience. Our programs emphasize hands-on projects, internship opportunities, and professional development, so you can graduate ready for the real world. You deserve to grow under the guidance of music and worship industry leaders, all while using top-tier equipment and facilities designed to develop your unique talent.
Expert Faculty – Real Experience
At Liberty, our full-time faculty members bring exceptional credentials to the classroom. With degrees from many of the most prestigious music schools in the country, they are here to mentor you and invest in your success. These professors aren’t just educators – they’re industry professionals who are ready to help you reach your full potential.
Facilities That Inspire Creativity
As a student in the School of Music, you’ll have access to the Center for Music and the Worship Arts building – complete with a large concert hall, recital halls, 2 Mac Labs, advanced lighting and audio tech, and a professional recording studio. Liberty is also an “All-Steinway” school, ensuring your training is backed by the highest quality instruments.
Launching Your Work into the World
You’ll also benefit from Liberty Music Group (LMG), the university’s own professional music publishing and recording company. This unique resource allows students – especially those studying commercial music – to publish their work before graduation.
Add to that Liberty’s NASM accreditation and a track record of student success in competitions, and you’ll see why our graduates are often ready to thrive in the music industry.
Photo Gallery
Explore Student Life in Liberty’s School of Music
Get a glimpse into life as a Liberty University music student through these photos. Whether you’re pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music performance, worship, education, or production, Liberty’s School of Music offers a vibrant community where creativity, faith, and excellence come together. See students rehearsing, performing, collaborating, and growing both personally and professionally. These snapshots highlight what it’s like to live, learn, and make music at Liberty.
