B.M. – Music Leadership
Develop Music Programs
Is music your passion? Regent’s Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Music Leadership is designed for the professional musician who wants to pursue a career developing and leading music programs for congregations or schools. A more robust approach to our B.A. in Music Leadership, this degree is for students focused on music leadership for a career. You will gain intensive instruction in conducting, sight-reading, and ear training. You’ll also learn about the business of music and music technology. Regent’s music program is offered through the School of Communication & the Arts within the College of Arts & Sciences.
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Gain the knowledge and skills needed for a career-focused education in advanced musical leadership.
ESTABLISH YOUR CAREER
Become a proficient music program leader, scholar or performer.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
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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Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships. Explore all scholarships.
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 – Music Leadership degree program.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the bachelor’s degree with a concentration in music leadership, you can:
- Leverage the aural and visual experience of music literacy at the artist level.
- Write, record, edit, and mix sound recording projects utilizing music technology.
- Transform music symbols into performance employing sight reading and ear training skills.
- Apply career management, business planning and income-generation techniques for music industry success.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Musician/Performer
- Composer
- Music Director
- Music Teacher
- Pursue a Graduate Degree in Music
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
- Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.
- 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 submit a photo of your government-issued ID to regent.edu/items.
- 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.
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Rate Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,493 | 12 - 18 | $18,986 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Under 12 | $7,560 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Over 18 | $11,340 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $630 | N/A | $1,890+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,040 | 12 - 18 | $9,040 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Under 12 | $7,236 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Over 18 | $10,854 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $603 | N/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 »
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
