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Music

Whether your career goals are to conduct a symphony, compose an album, or become a musical theater star, LVC’s Bachelor of Arts in Music will help you strengthen your natural talent and achieve your ambitions.

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LVC’s music degree is rich with classroom and performance opportunities. From deepening your musical knowledge through our concentrations, to playing in the Middle Atlantic Conference’s largest Marching Band, the Pride of the Valley, you’ll graduate an accomplished musician. All students applying to LVC as a music major, including Music Education and Music Production, MUST complete an audition as part of their application.

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Music Majors & Minors

Become a seasoned performer, conductor, or composer with our undergraduate music degree.

The music program is also an ideal for double-majors—choose from other programs like education or music production to create a comprehensive education with excellent career options.

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largest marching band in the Middle Atlantic Conference

$62,940

median for music directors and composers, 2022 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Top 39%

of Best Colleges for Music in America (Niche.com)

A Music Degree That Hits All the Right Notes

The opportunities you’ll find in LVC’s music program are unrivaled in the area—from performance options to our facilities, you’ll have every chance to explore the full depth of your musicianship.

LVC Music Theater members perform on stage during preview of "On The Town"

LVC Musical Theatre Company

The LVC Musical Theatre Company works to give all students the opportunity to work in a professional musical production.

Music Ensembles

With 20 different music ensembles, there are plenty of opportunities for you to perform and show off your musical chops.

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Audio & Production Facilities

Located in the Blair Music Center, you’ll find our four recording studios are fully equipped and ready for you to start playing.

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LVC Music Theater members perform on stage during production of "On The Town"

Musical Theater Minor

If taking your musical talents into the theater strikes the right chord with you, pair your music degree with our musical theater minor.

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VALE Music Group

VALE offers students the opportunity to record and promote artists, produce podcasts, organize industry events, and manage live events on campus.

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Pride of The Valley

The College is proud to be home to the largest marching band in the Middle Atlantic Conference. More than 130 students from a vast variety of majors across campus proudly take the field with the Pride of The Valley each year.

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Career Opportunities

Composer
Conductor
Director
Performer
Producer

Record Label Executive
Singer
Studio Manager
Teacher
Nonprofit Administrator

In Their Words

Pursuit of Passion

I have been involved with music for most of my life, so pursuing a Music degree at LVC just seemed right! I love how I can interact with music daily, surrounded by people who share my passion.

Jackie Wilson ’24, Music Major

Enriching Experience

As a music major at LVC, I explored a diverse array of course subjects, including choral conducting, music business, musical theater, and orchestration. This exploration allowed me to hone in on my specific interest in choral music, while also creating a well-rounded and enriching experience!

Ashlyn Frederick ’22, Graduate Student, University of Redlands

Flexibility

The B.A. in music has the flexibility for students to focus on the specific areas in which they are most interested and will give them an advantage as they move into their professional careers.

Dr. Justin Morell, Associate Professor of Music

I have been involved with music for most of my life, so pursuing a Music degree at LVC just seemed right! I love how I can interact with music daily, surrounded by people who share my passion.

Jackie Wilson ’24, Music Major

Ashlyn Frederick ’22, Graduate Student, University of Redlands

The B.A. in music has the flexibility for students to focus on the specific areas in which they are most interested and will give them an advantage as they move into their professional careers.

Dr. Justin Morell, Associate Professor of Music

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