Bachelor’s Programs in Music
Shape Your Sound. Sharpen Your Calling.
Start your journey with a Christ-centered music education that equips you for a life of performance, teaching, worship, or creative leadership.
Campbellsville University’s School of Music offers a variety of bachelor’s degree programs designed to develop your musical skills, academic understanding, and professional readiness. Whether you’re pursuing a future in performance, education, worship arts, or composition, our programs combine rigorous training with personal mentorship and real-world experience. Explore our degree options and find your path in music.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive Musical Training: Build a strong foundation in music theory, performance, ear training, and music history to prepare for careers in performance, education, ministry, and beyond.
- Personalized Instruction: Learn from experienced faculty in one-on-one lessons, small classes, and ensemble settings that foster mentorship and individual growth.
- Faith-Inspired Learning: Study music in a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth alongside artistic development.
- A Variety of Degree Options: Choose from multiple degree tracks, including Music Performance, Music Education, Worship Arts, and Composition, to align your studies with your career goals.
- Real-World Experience: Participate in recitals, ensembles, internships, worship teams, and community outreach to gain practical experience and professional readiness.
The Music, B.A. program offers students a broad-based education in music while allowing the flexibility to pursue studies in other academic areas. With a curriculum grounded in music theory, history, and performance, this program is ideal for students seeking a versatile degree that supports career exploration, graduate study, or integration with another discipline.
Degree Offered At: Campbellsville
The Music: Theory/Composition, B.A. program prepares students to explore the creative and analytical aspects of music through in-depth study in composition, arranging, and music theory. Combining traditional coursework with opportunities for original work and performance, this program equips aspiring composers and theorists for careers in writing, teaching, and further graduate study in music.
Degree Offered At: Campbellsville
The Music: Worship Arts, B.A. or B.S. program, integrates musical training with spiritual formation and ministry leadership. Students develop skills in worship planning, contemporary music performance, and biblical foundations, preparing them to lead worship in diverse church and ministry settings. This program is ideal for those called to serve through music in both local and global contexts.
Degree Offered At: Campbellsville
The Music Education: Instrumental, B.M. program equips students to become proficient instrumental music educators. Through focused study in instrumental performance, teaching techniques, and ensemble leadership, students prepare to inspire and educate learners in schools and community settings with excellence and faith-driven purpose.
Degree Offered At: Campbellsville
The Music Education: Piano/Organ, B.M. program prepares students for careers as skilled keyboard music educators. With focused training in piano and organ performance, teaching methods, and curriculum design, this program equips future educators to lead music instruction in schools, churches, and community programs with confidence and artistry.
Degree Offered At: Campbellsville
The Music Education: Vocal, B.M. program prepares students to become skilled vocal music educators equipped to teach in schools and community settings. Combining vocal performance training with pedagogy, curriculum development, and classroom experience, this program develops competent, confident teachers ready to inspire students of all ages through music.
Degree Offered At: Campbellsville
The Vocal Performance, B.M. program provides intensive training in vocal technique, repertoire, and performance. Students develop their artistry through private lessons, ensemble participation, and recital opportunities, preparing for careers as professional vocalists, educators, and church musicians in a supportive, faith-centered environment.
Degree Offered At: Campbellsville
Campbellsville University offers minors in Jazz Music, Music, and Worship Arts, providing students from any major the opportunity to deepen their musical knowledge and skills. Each minor combines foundational coursework with hands-on experience, allowing students to explore areas such as performance, theory, improvisation, and worship leadership. These flexible programs are ideal for those who wish to enrich their primary field of study with a strong musical component grounded in a Christ-centered environment.
Degree Offered At: Campbellsville
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