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Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

Regent’s B.M. Degree

Is music your passion? Regent’s Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Music Leadership, Church Music, and Performance is an elite degree program designed for the committed music student who wants to pursue performance, directing, composition, or teaching. A more robust approach to our B.A. in Music Leadership—which is geared toward those serving in churches and schools—this degree is for students focused on music for a career. You will gain intensive instruction in church music, conducting, ear training, and choral performance. You will also learn about the business of music and music technology. Regent’s B.M. degree is offered through the School of Communication & the Arts within the College of Arts & Sciences.

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Grow Your Knowledge

Gain the knowledge and skills through advanced musical training to pursue a career in music performance.

Establish Your Career

Become a proficient music program leader, scholar, or performer.

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Presented from a Christian worldview, learn from award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.

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Align Yourself with Excellence

Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 11 years in a row (2013-2023). Experience the Regent difference through our Bachelor of Music degree program.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

Lead Congregational Worship Do you want to use your musical gift to help the Church grow? Regent's Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Church Music is designed for the professional musician interested in designing and directing the music for Christian assemblies. You will develop a solid …Learn More
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Introduction to the visual and aural applied elements of music literacy focusing on the skills needed to transform music symbols into performance through the recognition and comprehension of standard music notation, rhythms, and meter, solfege, and Kodaly/Curwen hand signs. Cross-listed with THEU 347.

Intermediate-level study of the visual and aural applied elements of music literacy focusing on the skills needed to transform music symbols into performance through the recognition and comprehension of standard music notation, rhythms, and meter, solfege, and Kodaly/Curwen hand signs. Prerequisite: MUSI 101.
Focus on clear vowel and consonance sounds to enhance vocal performance, both in singing and in spoken word.
Basic theoretical concepts of music focusing on the skills needed to read and write music, through the recognition and construction of melody, rhythm and root progressions.
Intermediate theoretical elements of music focusing on the skills needed to read and write music. Includes chord progressions, voice leading in composition, instrumentation, advanced harmonic writing and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSI 220.
A general survey of the growth of music showing the influence of historical events upon musical development, Medieval through the Classical Era.
A general survey of the growth of music showing the influence of historical events upon musical development, Romantic Era through the Contemporary.
Training in rhythms and melody, motifs, phrases, periods and phrase groups. Includes practice notating music using music notation software. Prerequisite: MUSI 221.
Introduction to the art of ensemble leadership - fundamentals of conducting, kinesics and non-verbal communication, and development of style. Also addresses problem-solving regarding tempo, dynamics, ensemble ability, repertoire selection, voicing, balance, blend, pitch and rhythmic accuracy, and score reading. Prerequisite: MUSI 221.
Performance-based concentration focusing on a variety of choral or instrumental techniques through a variety of singing or playing experiences. Ensemble rehearses five hours each week. Membership is by audition only. Repeatable for credit.
This course addresses methods, materials and media appropriate to the teaching of choral ensemble classes and rehearsals. Prerequisite: MUSI 320.
One hour applied lessons in vocal or instrumental performance. Repeatable for credit. Crosslisted with THEU 380.

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

  • Email your unofficial high school or college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
  • Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
  • International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved company.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID if Applicable

  • All online students and graduate level on-campus students are required to email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
  • Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

  • Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent’s school code is 030913.
DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$9,49312 - 18$18,986
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$630Under 12$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$630Over 18$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)
$630N/A$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Block Rate Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$9,04012 - 18$9,040
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$603Under 12$7,236
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$603Over 18$10,854
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)
$603N/A$1,809+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$800 (Fall & Spring)
$650 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$650

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

What is a B.M. Degree?

A B.M. degree is a Bachelor of Music. A Bachelor of Music will prepare you to work professionally in music performance. Courses are practical and theory-based, training you to become a well-rounded conductor or performer.

What will you learn through a B.M. Degree?

One of the core foundations of music performance is music theory. Through Regent’s B.M. degree, you will learn how to read and write music for vocal or instrumental performance. Composition courses will help you learn industry-standard software for music notation. You can also expect to train your ability to sight-read and understand melodies and rhythms.

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