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Liberty University
School of Music
School of Music
1971 University BoulevardLynchburg, Virginia 24502
434.582.2318
eproland@liberty.edu
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Science in Music - Instrumental
Bachelor of Science in Music - Vocal
Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music - Music Production
Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship - Business
Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship - Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship - Open Electives
Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship - Pastoral Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship - Women’s Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship - Worship Technology (Audio)
Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship - Youth Ministries
Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Choral
Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Instrumental
Bachelor of Music in World Cultures
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music - Jazz Studies
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music - Recording, Engineering, & Producing
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music - Songwriting
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music - Artist Development
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music - Film Scoring (Film & Media)
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music - Publishing & Producing
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music - Recording, Engineering, & Producing
Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance
Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance
Minor in Instrumental Performance
Minor in Vocal Performance
Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology
Master of Arts in Music and Worship - Commercial Music Performance
Master of Arts in Music and Worship - Conducting
Master of Arts in Music and Worship - Worship Music Studies
Master of Arts in Music Education - Conducting
Master of Arts in Music Education - Music Studies
Master of Arts in Music Education - Performance
About the program
Inspire others with your God-given talents – get a degree from one of the largest music schools in the nation. Prepare for a successful career while fulfilling your passion for music through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees offered at the School of Music at Liberty University.
Here, you’ll deepen your artistic expression, gain skills in musicianship, and prepare for an exciting career. Explore a variety of music interests both in and out of the classroom with multiple degree options, career preparation, music internships, performance opportunities, and student-led organizations.
Study under skilled faculty members who possess a broad base of musical and educational experience. Liberty faculty members are grounded in their Christian faith and have graduate and doctoral degrees from some of the world’s most prestigious music programs.
Faculty
Dr. Stephen Müller, Dr. Sean Beavers, Dr. Paul Rumrill, Dr. Mark Greenawalt, Dr. David Hahn, Dr. John W. Hugo, Dr. Stephen P. Kerr, Dr. Katherine Morehouse, Dr. Rebecca Watson.
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23 – 3/27/2012 | Liberty University | |
| 2/17 – 3/4/2012 | Liberty University | |
| 12/2 – 12/10/2011 | Liberty University | |
| 10/28 – 11/13/2011 | Liberty University | |
| 9/23 – 10/16/2011 | Liberty University | |
| 4/8 – 4/30/2011 | Liberty University | |
| 4/4 – 4/8/2011 | Liberty University | |
| 2/11 – 2/26/2011 | Liberty University | |
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