Quick Facts
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
100%
Post Graduate Employment
BM, BS, AA
Degrees
Programs Offered
Music Degrees & Majors
You have the option to pursue a Bachelor of Music (BM), Bachelor of Science (BS), Associate’s (AA), or certificate in Music either through the traditional on-campus college experience or online.
Undergraduate Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Choose from major options.
Associate’s Degrees
Associate’s Degrees
Certificate
Certificate
Online Music Degree
Through Calvary University’s blended model of education, students can earn their online college degree from virtually anywhere in the world.
Tuition & Fees 2025-2026
| On-Campus Courses | $432.00 per credit |
| Online Courses | $470.00 per credit |
| Student Services fee | $262 per 8-week session |
| Double Dorm Room | $1,708 per semester |
| Single Dorm Room | $2,064 per semester |
| 288 (Full) Meal Plan* | $1,636 per semester |
| 224 Meal Plan | $1,474 per semester |
| 112 Meal Plan | $1,064 per semester |
*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.
Music Education Program Objectives
The Music Education program seeks to prepare students to:
- Apply knowledge of musical concepts in a K-12 education setting.
- Meet standards established by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for a K-12 music teacher.
- Achieve proficiency in musical literacy.
- Apply music in service to the church and the world from a biblical worldview.
- Demonstrate professional competence in their area of specialization.
Music Education Program Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the pedagogical knowledge and skills appropriate for the teaching of instrumental music, vocal/choral music, and general music, with specialized knowledge in one or more of these areas.
- Articulate a biblical philosophy of music applied to service in the church and world.
- Perform as soloists, ensemble members, and chamber musicians at appropriate levels for entering graduate music study, and for public school and studio teaching.
- Meet the standards articulated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the purpose of attaining certification for public school teaching.
Music Program Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Translate the mission of Calvary University into an active practice of the principles of biblical truth, professionalism, and a commitment to scholarship through a music ministry.
- Articulate a biblical philosophy of music applied to service in the church and world.
- Demonstrate competence as a musician, performer, and scholar to include: aural skills, knowledge and application of music theory and history, acceptable performance practices as soloists and ensemble members, and service in worship and teaching through a biblical lens
Career Paths
A Music degree prepares students for a range of careers.
- School Music teacher
- Recording Artist
- Private Music Teacher
- Musicologist
- Ethnomusicologist
- Band Director
- District Supervisor of Music
- Accompanist
- Music Camp Director
- Overseas Music Education
- Digital Archivist and Cataloger
- Recorded Sound Program Manager
- Music Producer
- Events Director/Coordinator
- Worship Arts leader
- Music Minister
- Songwriter
- Studio Artist
- Music Librarian
- Music Production Manager
- Theatre Production Manager
- Sound Engineer
- Social Media Coordinator
Meet the Music Department Faculty
Brittany Hill, M.S.
Interim Department Chair of Theatre Arts, Adjunct Faculty, Music and Theatre Arts
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