The Bachelor of Music in Church Music is a specialized professional degree designed to prepare students for careers in music ministry. In addition to a general studies program and thorough training in fundamental musicianship, students have the opportunity to study church music administration and methods, music and worship, contemporary trends in church music, and to complete a supervised internship in a local church
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education is a specialized professional degree designed to prepare students for teaching in public school music programs. In addition to a general studies program leading to teacher certification, students have the opportunity to specialize in:
All-Level Instrumental Music Education: Developing performance and
leadership skills in marching band, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, and various instrumental chamber ensembles; applied instrument; conducting; music theory and history; and instrumental music education.
All-Level Vocal Music Education: Developing performance and leadership
skills in mixed chorus, men and women’s ensembles, opera, musical theatre, and
chamber vocal groups; applied voice; conducting; music theory and history; and
vocal music education.
The Bachelor of Music in Performance is a specialized professional degree designed to prepare students for careers in music performance. In addition to a general studies program and thorough training in fundamental musicianship, students have the opportunity to specialize in:
Instrumental Performance: Developing advanced performance skills in solo
performance, large ensembles, and instrumental chamber groups; developing pedagogical philosophies and an awareness of repertoire for teaching within the specialization; and instrumental conducting.
Keyboard Performance: Developing advanced performance skills in solo piano
or organ; advanced training in collaborative performance; and developing pedagogical philosophies and an awareness of repertoire for teaching within the specialization.
Vocal Performance: Developing advanced performance skills in solo
performance, choral ensembles, opera, and musical theatre; developing pedagogical philosophies and an awareness of repertoire for teaching within the specialization; diction; and choral conducting.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a broad-based interdisciplinary degree which combines music studies with those of other disciplines. In addition to a well-developed program of general studies, students have the opportunity to explore diverse music options through several emphasis areas:
General Music: Music fundamentals and electives combined with a minor degree in any secondary discipline.
Theory/Composition: General music study with the opportunity to pursue elective studies in music theory and/or composition with a minor degree in any secondary discipline (English recommended for development of writing skills).
Church Music & Worship: General music study with the opportunity to pursue elective studies in church music with a minor degree in Religion or Religious Education.
The School of Music at Wayland Baptist University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music