Undergraduate Music Programs

Receive a well-rounded education that encompasses a liberal arts philosophy and Christian values while training students in the history, performance, teaching, composition, business, creation, and ministry of music.

Our mission is to provide our students the finest professional musical education while stimulating interest in serving the greater glory of God with music.

Gardner-Webb University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Music or a Bachelor of Music degree will:

1. identify the elements of music in a varied repertoire of music
2. conduct and rehearse a varied repertoire of music
3. demonstrate proficiency in music theory and aural skills
4. create music that uses the elements of music effectively
5. perform a wide variety of music using accurate intonation, rhythm, technique, artistic expression, and characteristic tone
6. demonstrate proficiency in playing piano
7. analyze the relationship between music, society, and other arts
8. identify important composers, works, and performance practices throughout history
9. demonstrate familiarity with non-Western music through identification, analysis, and connection to other arts

Available Programs

Bachelor of Music

In addition to Gardner-Webb University’s required general education courses, an additional 64 to 92 hours of credit is required for a Bachelor of Music degree. Six emphases are available:

• Emphasis in Business and Music Industry (85 hours)
• Emphasis in Contemporary Worship (78 hours)
• Emphasis in Composition (80 hours)
• Emphasis in Music Education (92 hours)
• Emphasis in Performance (64 hours)
• Emphasis in Traditional Worship (78 hours)

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.

Bachelor of Arts in Music

n addition to Gardner-Webb University’s required general education courses, an additional 50 hours of credit is required for a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree.

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.

Minor in Music

A student seeking a Minor in Music will complete 18 hours in Music Theory, Aural Skills, Applied Music, Concert/Recital Lab, and performance in an ensemble.

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.

OUTCOMES

What You’ll Do

A music degree from Gardner-Webb University opens the door to a broad selection of wide-ranging job opportunities.  Our alumni are currently working as church musicians, composers, K-12 music teachers, arts administrators, private studio instructors, performers, event planners, music marketing agents, music therapists, and university professors, just to name a few.

Our graduates are also equipped for further graduate study, with alumni continuing their studies in performance areas, music therapy, composition, education, and other areas.