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BA Music Ministry

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Combines musical training with knowledge of the Word of God to prepare students to work as a minister of worship and music in a local church or parachurch agency

With supplementary training, graduates are equipped to serve in the pastorate, Christian education, missionary service, campus ministry, media and arts ministry, or institutional chaplaincy

Training

Music Ministry concentration courses include Digital Audio, Worship Perspectives & Planning, and Worship Technology

Theology core includes Christianity and Culture, Foundations of Professional Ministry, and History of Christianity, plus a Gospels or Pauline-letters elective

Performance & Productions

Participate in a USF large music ensemble for 8 semesters and take applied lessons for 6 semesters

Perform in at least one departmental recital each semester while enrolled in applied lessons

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.45

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$21,750

Before aid

Average net price

$21,383

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated 18h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Combines musical training with knowledge of the Word of God to prepare students to work as a minister of worship and music in a local church or parachurch agency

With supplementary training, graduates are equipped to serve in the pastorate, Christian education, missionary service, campus ministry, media and arts ministry, or institutional chaplaincy

Training

Music Ministry concentration courses include Digital Audio, Worship Perspectives & Planning, and Worship Technology

Theology core includes Christianity and Culture, Foundations of Professional Ministry, and History of Christianity, plus a Gospels or Pauline-letters elective

Performance & Productions

Participate in a USF large music ensemble for 8 semesters and take applied lessons for 6 semesters

Perform in at least one departmental recital each semester while enrolled in applied lessons

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Combines musical training with knowledge of the Word of God to prepare students to work as a minister of worship and music in a local church or parachurch agency

With supplementary training, graduates are equipped to serve in the pastorate, Christian education, missionary service, campus ministry, media and arts ministry, or institutional chaplaincy

Training

Music Ministry concentration courses include Digital Audio, Worship Perspectives & Planning, and Worship Technology

Theology core includes Christianity and Culture, Foundations of Professional Ministry, and History of Christianity, plus a Gospels or Pauline-letters elective

Performance & Productions

Participate in a USF large music ensemble for 8 semesters and take applied lessons for 6 semesters

Perform in at least one departmental recital each semester while enrolled in applied lessons

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Application Logistics

All performing arts participants receive a $2,000 scholarship per program joined

Submit the Talent Review Form for increased scholarship consideration

Enrollment

Participate in a USF large music ensemble for 8 semesters

Take applied lessons for 6 semesters; these courses may be taken for no credit

Pass a piano proficiency examination during the freshman or sophomore year

Receive approval to continue as a music major during annual evaluations

Maintain acceptable attendance at concerts, recitals, and community events (10 per semester)

Perform in at least one departmental recital per semester when enrolled in applied lessons

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to the BA Music Ministry program is through the university application only

Audition on campus during scheduled Audition Days or upload a recording via the Talent Review Form

Scholarship Info

Performance Scholarships

$2,000 per performing arts program joined (no audition required)

$4,000 with Talent Review or strong high school experience (All-State, Honor Ensemble)

$5,000+ for exceptional talent and leadership (audition required)

Available to majors and non-majors

Scholarship grows as participation increases

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.45

Admit rate

83%

school-wide

Grad rate

63%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$55K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$21,750

Before aid

Average net price

$21,383

After aid

College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Combines musical training with knowledge of the Word of God to prepare students to work as a minister of worship and music in a local church or parachurch agency

With supplementary training, graduates are equipped to serve in the pastorate, Christian education, missionary service, campus ministry, media and arts ministry, or institutional chaplaincy

Training

Music Ministry concentration courses include Digital Audio, Worship Perspectives & Planning, and Worship Technology

Theology core includes Christianity and Culture, Foundations of Professional Ministry, and History of Christianity, plus a Gospels or Pauline-letters elective

Performance & Productions

Participate in a USF large music ensemble for 8 semesters and take applied lessons for 6 semesters

Perform in at least one departmental recital each semester while enrolled in applied lessons

Updated 18h ago