Associate of Arts in Music

Program Benefits

• Learn from faculty who have valuable industry experience and contacts and who make an effort to know you personally.
• Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
• Take advantage of incredible internships and job opportunities available in the exciting Nashville music scene. 

What to Expect

As a student in Trevecca’s Associate of Arts in general and commercial music program, you can turn your passion for music into a degree. You’ll take part in foundational classes like aural theory and commercial music history while also having the chance to hone your skills in courses like wind ensemble, choral union, symphony orchestra and piano. Your degree also prepares you to transition seamlessly into one of our four-year degree programs if you choose to do so. Currently, Trevecca offers the following bachelor’s degrees in music:

• Commercial music
• Music performance (instrumental)
• Music performance (vocal)
• Music education
• Music and worship

You’ll learn from faculty with professional experience in a variety of roles in the music industry. Comprised of talented instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters and industry experts, our music faculty knows how to create a successful career in today’s music industry, and they’ll share that wisdom and experience with you. As a result of the incredible connections our faculty have with the music industry, our past students have sung and played on TV, in the studio and on the live stage with A-list commercial artists.

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.

As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your music degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you, your faith and your goals.