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Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

PreK-12 Cert

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

PreK-12 Cert

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BM Music Education

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

PreK-12 Cert

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music, Worship & Performing Arts

Earns PA Instructional I Certification in Music PreK-12 and ACSI Standard Certification in Music

Dual credential — Bachelor of Music in Music Education plus Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

Training

Training in classroom management, music theory, and teaching methods within a biblical worldview

Private lessons and proficiency across traditional instruments

Student teaching placements in both public and private K-12 schools

Professional Development

160-credit program preparing K-12 music teachers, church music directors, and private/community instructors

Four internship semesters, a practicum, and a student-teaching semester coordinated by the Education Department

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.10

Admit rate

56%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,890

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$49,693

Before aid

Average net price

$25,480

After aid

Tuition Costs · lbc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music, Worship & Performing Arts

Earns PA Instructional I Certification in Music PreK-12 and ACSI Standard Certification in Music

Dual credential — Bachelor of Music in Music Education plus Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

Training

Training in classroom management, music theory, and teaching methods within a biblical worldview

Private lessons and proficiency across traditional instruments

Student teaching placements in both public and private K-12 schools

Professional Development

160-credit program preparing K-12 music teachers, church music directors, and private/community instructors

Four internship semesters, a practicum, and a student-teaching semester coordinated by the Education Department

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music, Worship & Performing Arts

Earns PA Instructional I Certification in Music PreK-12 and ACSI Standard Certification in Music

Dual credential — Bachelor of Music in Music Education plus Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

Training

Training in classroom management, music theory, and teaching methods within a biblical worldview

Private lessons and proficiency across traditional instruments

Student teaching placements in both public and private K-12 schools

Professional Development

160-credit program preparing K-12 music teachers, church music directors, and private/community instructors

Four internship semesters, a practicum, and a student-teaching semester coordinated by the Education Department

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early ActionDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 30, 2027

Undergraduate Admissions · lbc.edu

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions

Audition Day

Sep 25, 2026Oct 16, 2026Dec 4, 2026Feb 13, 2027

Music Student for the DayNov 6, 2026

Auditions · lbc.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to LBC via the online application

Registration closes two weeks prior to each scheduled audition day

Admitted students take a Music Theory Assessment at the audition for course placement only — it does not affect admission

Eligibility

Department admission is separate from college admission — students must first be accepted to LBC, then audition for the major

Formal acceptance into the program is voted by MWPA faculty after 42 credits (sophomore year)

Music Education field experiences and student teaching are coordinated by the LBC Education Department

What's The Process

Audition Process

Students must first apply to and be accepted by Lancaster Bible College

Then audition for acceptance into the BM Music Education program

Audition also determines department scholarship awards

Music Theory Assessment required at audition (for course placement only)

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions at Good Shepherd Chapel, 8am to 2pm

Virtual audition available upon request

If unable to attend a scheduled day, contact the department to arrange an individual audition

Contact

Auditions@lbc.edu or 717.560.8218

Principal-Instrument Audition

Audition on your principal instrument or voice using that area's repertoire and technical requirements:

Voice: two memorized pieces — one art song/aria/classical song and one commercial or musical theatre song

Piano: two contrasting classical selections (memorized); one major and one minor scale up to 4 sharps or 4 flats

Winds, brass & strings: two contrasting selections; major and harmonic minor scales through four sharps/flats (strings three octaves, winds/brass two octaves); sight-reading

Guitar: scales, chords, a 12-bar blues progression, and two contrasting pieces; sight-reading

Percussion: proficiency on snare drum, mallet percussion, and/or timpani

An accompanist can be provided on request; music must be submitted two weeks prior to the audition

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

Audition determines department scholarship awards

Scholarship Audition Days are the best opportunity to be awarded scholarships

To maintain scholarship: professional GPA 2.7+, applied GPA 3.0+, cumulative GPA 2.5+, satisfactory jury evaluation

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.10

Admit rate

56%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

1.6K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$31,890

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$49,693

Before aid

Average net price

$25,480

After aid

Tuition Costs · lbc.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Department of Music, Worship & Performing Arts

Earns PA Instructional I Certification in Music PreK-12 and ACSI Standard Certification in Music

Dual credential — Bachelor of Music in Music Education plus Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

Training

Training in classroom management, music theory, and teaching methods within a biblical worldview

Private lessons and proficiency across traditional instruments

Student teaching placements in both public and private K-12 schools

Professional Development

160-credit program preparing K-12 music teachers, church music directors, and private/community instructors

Four internship semesters, a practicum, and a student-teaching semester coordinated by the Education Department

Updated 5d ago