Overview

The Music and Worship - Commercial Music Performance MA programme from the Liberty University core curriculum of our music and worship degree allows you to analyze the historical differences in music literature and practice, from the Old Testament through the modern period. You will also learn how to apply various melodic concepts and music forms to contemporary worship, including jazz and extended harmonies, as you study advanced music theory.

Whether your passion is to serve as a worship leader, or you have a dream of performing as a contemporary Christian artist, this graduate degree provides the tools and experience you need to make a name for yourself in the field. Develop your specific musical talent, while receiving career and spiritual guidance from our experienced music faculty.

Career opportunities:

Contemporary Christian artist
Director of worship and drama
Minister of music
Music and worship evangelist
Worship leader or pastor

Accreditation

NASM.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Foundations of Worship
Bibliography & Research in Music & Worship
Graduate Ensemble

Graduate Conducting for the Worship Leader

Applied Music

The Dynamics of Corporate Worship

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 328 other Masters in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Admission application
Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
Completion of an earned baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in one of the following areas: bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or music and worship
3.0 GPA for admission in good standing

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5700 USD / year

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Out-of-State

5700 USD / year

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In-State

5700 USD / year

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Living costs

Lynchburg

United States

942 - 1540 USD / month

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