Bachelor [Music - Church Music] From Furman University

As a member of the?National Association of Schools of Music, Furman Music is accredited to offer the Bachelor of Music degree in performance, composition, music education,? music theory and church music. You may also pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in music, which offers flexibility for a major/minor combo program or in some cases, a double major.??

As your degree intensifies and classes become more specialized, our courses become smaller, providing more individual time to work with faculty at a deeper level. At Furman, you are mentored by highly-skilled faculty, not graduate students.?Specific courses pertaining to the study of church music are supplemented by the opportunity to participate in Furman?s outstanding choral ensembles-Furman Singers, Furman Chamber Choir, and the Men?s and women?s Chorales-all of which are directed by experienced and committed church musicians, and perform substantial sacred repertory in a variety of styles each year.

In addition, the annual Furman University Church Music Conference brings to the campus distinguished church musicians of national prominence to deliver lectures on subjects related to the study and practice of church music. These guest musicians are usually featured as directors and/or organists in hymn festivals and other concerts included as part of the conference. The capstone experience of the Church Music degree occurs during the spring term of a student?s senior year.

Furman students intending to major in music must perform an audition and complete a music theory placement examination. Final approval for a music degree takes place during your sophomore year.