Bachelor of Music in Music Performance

The Bachelor of Music in music performance is designed to help you expand your talents and find success in the music industry. Students will receive broad training in the theory, history, and performance of music. Graduates have performed in professional symphonies, operas, orchestras, commercial recording studios, and various live performance venues.

Trevecca’s Bachelor of Music in music performance equips you to expand your talents while gaining a strong foundation in music history, theory, and performance. The faculty is comprised of working musicians who will help you find success in the music industry and access incredible opportunities in the Nashville music scene.

Program Benefits

• Learn from faculty who have valuable industry experience and contacts and who make an effort to know you personally.
• Gain the skills and training you need to be competitive in the job market and to create a lucrative career.
• Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
• Take advantage of incredible internships and job opportunities available in the exciting Nashville music scene.

What to Expect

As a student in Trevecca’s Bachelor of Music in the music performance program, you can turn your passion for music into a degree when you put a solid educational foundation under your existing talents. You’ll learn about the history, theory, and performance of music. In addition, you’ll be able to tailor your degree to match your interests and goals when you choose to focus on one or more of the following elective areas:

• Music therapy
• Musical theatre
• Composition
• Worship leading

You’ll learn from faculty with professional experience in a variety of roles in the music industry. Comprised of talented instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, and industry experts, our music faculty knows how to create a successful career in today’s music industry, and they’ll share that wisdom and experience with you. Our professors focus on helping you develop your talents while also teaching you how to build healthy foundations and habits which set you up for a career with longevity.

You’ll work with your professors both in group and individual sessions, creating mentoring relationships that lead to professional networking contacts and exciting opportunities both while you are a student and long after graduation. As a result of the incredible connections our faculty have with the music industry, our past students have sung and played with A-list commercial artists on TV, in the studio, and on the live stage. Trevecca is approximately one mile from downtown Nashville, so you’ll be able to take advantage of the unique and exciting opportunities that come from studying music in an industry hub.

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.

We are committed to educating the next generation to be servant leaders.

As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your music performance degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you, your faith, and your goals.

With accreditation and esteemed faculty, Trevecca has helped develop the minds of students from all over the world for more than 120 years. Located in the heart of Nashville, Trevecca's faculty and staff are focused on preparing students for lives of leadership and service. Founded in 1901, Trevecca is committed to holistic education, encouraging students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Trevecca offers classes at the main campus as well as two satellite campuses in Middle Tennessee and online classes worldwide. With students from 47 states and 39 countries, Trevecca offers 20 associate degrees, 81 undergraduate majors, 25 master’s programs, and three doctoral programs as well as specialist and certificate programs.

Academics

Earn a highly esteemed degree in a Christ-centered community that's committed to your success. At Trevecca, you’ll reach your education goals while also deepening your faith and worldview. Our body of multi-denominational, unapologetically Christian faculty and staff allows students to understand others' perspectives while also growing themselves.

• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• 19:1 student-teacher ratio
• 94% of faculty with the highest degrees in their field

Community

We believe that faith should be at the center of all things. That’s why, as a university, we come together multiple times a week to worship, learn, praise, and grow in the chapel. This time allows our students, staff, and faculty to come together in fellowship to deepen their relationship with Christ and each other.

• 9 campus ministries
• 47 chapel opportunities per semester
• Annual international mission trips

Mission

Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian community providing education for leadership and service.

Our Campus

Our main campus is home to more than 1,000 students and has plenty to offer. From coffee shops and eateries to rec facilities and Benson Auditorium, there are places to hang out, get active, grab a bite, or watch a show. There’s always something happening right in our backyard.

Our City

You’ll find Trevecca in the heart of Nashville, just a mile from the vibrant downtown district, and students are surrounded by rich history and opportunities to learn, grow and serve. Off-campus volunteer opportunities allow students to see the city from different perspectives and help shine God’s light in different areas. Exploring the exciting urban surroundings, from Music Row to waterfall hiking to Opry Mills, you’re sure to find places where you love to spend time.