Bachelor of Music (BMus)
132
4 Years
Traditional, On-Campus at Lancaster, PA
We’re in the business of equipping highly skilled artists to influence culture with grace and truth. It is not uncommon to find our students performing their own, original music in coffee houses and at churches around Lancaster County – and we like it that way.
At LBC, we believe in training and launching artists who are fluent in the gospel and music. If you love writing music, deepening your faith and being academically challenged, consider studying music composition at LBC. In addition to the unique, blended Bible and music education that you’ll receive, you will have the chance to study under successful commercial and art music composers and enjoy masterclasses with world-renowned visiting performing artists and teachers. Plus, many of the visiting artists come in conjunction with concerts at the Trust Performing Arts Center, LBC’s very own performance venue located in the heart of downtown Lancaster. And yes, you might even get the chance to perform or record there, too! Our composition students have access to two recording arts studios: one at the Trust and the other located right on campus in our newly-built academic center.
Our students get the chance to learn how to compose music in a variety of formats and styles – our curriculum covers everything from songwriting to orchestral music and electronic composition. Aside from rubbing shoulders with music industry professionals, our composition students often collaborate with other music majors to bring their pieces to life through recordings and concerts.
So, if you’re looking for a music composition program that will give you more than tips and techniques on how to become a better musicians (of course, you’ll learn those things, too) and will help learn more about yourself, God’s plan for your life and how composing music can be a part of it, consider applying to LBC.
Course Length
16 weeks (semester)
Music Composition Program Cost & Financial Aid
Admissions Process
Where LBC Students Have Interned
Accreditation
Lancaster Bible College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Can I Transfer Credits?
Yes! Read about LBC’s transfer policy
Other Music Performance Studies Available
LBC 100 Foundations Seminar 1 Credit
Bible & Theology Courses 33 Credits
Arts & Sciences Courses 37 Credits
Music Courses 61 Credits
Christian Service 0 Credit
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
The Music Composition program prepares students for a wide range of technical and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers and opportunities this degree affords:
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.