BM in String Performance
String Performance at Liberty University includes 24 hours of applied music studies, two semesters of conducting, music technology, improvisation studies, and contemporary styles survey.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
At least 65% of the String Performance degree at Liberty University is specifically devoted to music studies on one level or another.
In addition to their core music classes, students participate in courses focused on string techniques, string pedagogy, and string literature. Students are also required to complete a junior and senior recital, as well as an internship.
Our bachelor’s degree in string performance will help you prepare for a career in the music industry. You will learn how to teach string instruments and conduct ensembles, giving you the skills you need to become a private music teacher or lead a youth or community orchestra. In addition, you will learn about entrepreneurship and the Christian music community, opening the door to pursuing a career as a professional musician.
Courses included
- Harmonic Practices and Theory
- Music History: Antiquity–1750
- Basic Conducting
- Commercial Improvisation Techniques
- String Techniques
- Inquiry
Career Opportunities
- Accompanist
- Conductor
- Professional musician
- Private music teacher
- Music therapist (requires graduate study)
Minimum requirements
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
- GED scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
- Essay submission
50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27