Bachelor of Music (BMus)
129
4 Years
Traditional, On Campus at Lancaster, PA
Learn how to use your musical gifts to bring Him glory – no matter where you’re performing. We firmly believe that God gave us our talents, abilities and the arts as a way to express His creativity and love. The Bible is full of people playing music, showing us how God used – and still uses – music to move hearts. So, whether you play for an audience of one or for a full house, we’re dedicated to training you to be the best performer and disciple of Christ that you can be.
Through a blend of classes focused on all aspects of musicianship, theory and technique that seamlessly integrate a biblical worldview, you’ll learn about much more than just music performance – you’ll learn about the life-transforming truths of the gospel. Our Instrumental Performance program is available for keyboard, percussion, strings, winds and brass players who seek an intensive study on their major instrument. We pride ourselves on the fact that our students regularly interact with, learn about, and perform diverse genres of music, equipping them to become excellent instrumentalists in any number of performance settings.
Our instrumental performance major is unique for a number of reasons – our students begin performing in their first year of study, 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 a number of well-respected arts organizations. Our large ensembles strive to offer you the opportunity of rehearsing and performing “side by side” with local professionals, creating a unique apprenticeship experience, as well as real life preparation for the professional world.
Moreover, our students get the chance to study under professionals working in the music industry and learn from experienced professors who are also active performers. If you want to go to a college full of Christians that will push you to become a fully committed follower of Christ and an excellent performer, consider applying to Lancaster Bible College.
Course Length
16 weeks (semester)
Instrumental Performance 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 58 Credits
Christian Service 0 Credit
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
The Instrumental 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:
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.