Musical Performance Bachelor’s Degree, BMus
Bachelor of Music (BMus)
Credits
130
Course Length
16 Weeks
Delivery Method
On Campus, Lancaster PA
Why Musical Performance with LBC?
If you’re eager to use your musical gifts to bring glory to God and prepare for a career as a performer and a disciple of Christ, Lancaster Bible College’s Music Performance program is for you.
Designed to train students to be excellent performers and followers of Christ, this program offers courses that blend musicianship, theory, and technique with a biblical worldview. Our students begin performing in their first year of study, participate in weekly music performance forums, and perform in solo recitals in their junior and senior years.
Through LBC’s relationships with local arts organizations, you’ll have ample opportunities to perform outside the college and gain real-world experience. You’ll also get the chance to study under and learn from experienced professors who are active performers in the music industry.
LBC’s program prepares you to:
- Demonstrate professional skills on your primary instrument.
- Apply historical and theoretical knowledge to the analysis and performance of musical works.
- Integrate your biblical faith into your life and career as an artist.
Tuition
Financial Aid
Admissions Process
Transferring Credits
Accreditation
Lancaster Bible College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Related Program Options
Meet the Performance Program Faculty
Jeffrey Martin, DMA
Interim Associate Chair, Associate Professor, Director of Vocal Studies
Doris Hall-Gulati, MM
Part-time Faculty, Director of Instrumental Studies, Director of LBC Orchestra
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Performance Curriculum Structure
Bachelor of Music (BMus) (130 Credits)
LBC Foundation Studies Courses 4 Credits
Bible & Theology Core Courses 30 Credits
Arts & Sciences Core Courses 31 Credits
Major Courses 37 Credits
Specialization Courses 28 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
Performance is a Hands-On Experience
Students in the Music, Worship & Performing Arts department explain why our music degree means so much them as believers and artists.
Career Opportunities with a Performance Degree
The Performance program prepares students for a wide range of technical and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers and opportunities this degree affords:
- Church Worship Leader
- Conductor
- Orchestral Musician
- Private Music Teacher/Instructor
- Songwriter
- Accompanist
Authentic Community
Real relationships. Real care.
Real connections.
Affordability
$29,990 basic Tuition (12-18 credits)
Exceptional Location
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Enjoy Lancaster’s city life, farmland views and nearby East Coast attractions.
Customize Your Performance Major with a Specialization
By combining the core course plan with one of these 18-credit specializations, you can customize your course of study to better meet your educational goals.
Instrumental Specialization
The instrumental performance program blends musicianship, theory and technique training within a thoroughly integrated biblical worldview. Students begin performing in their first year of study as they are mentored by seasoned artist-teachers, participate in weekly music performance forums, perform in solo recitals their junior and senior years, and have ample opportunities to perform with local, well-respected arts organizations.
Vocal Specialization
The vocal performance program blends musicianship, theory and technique training within a thoroughly integrated biblical worldview. Students begin performing in their first year of study as they are mentored by seasoned artist-teachers, participate in weekly music performance forums, perform in solo recitals their junior and senior years, and have ample opportunities to perform outside of the college thanks to LBC’s relationships with well-respected arts organizations. Learning to sing in multiple languages and studying a wide breadth of classical literature is the crux of this program. The vocal performance degree is designed to prepare classical singers for work as a studio voice teacher, to be on the opera stage, or to further their studies in graduate school.
Admission Steps
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Audition for Acceptance into this Major
Every student who applies to any major in the Music, Worship & Performing Arts Department must audition for acceptance into the major of their interest and must also be accepted as a student to Lancaster Bible College.
