Music Leadership (B.S.)
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in music leadership is to equip individuals who want to pursue various careers in leadership roles in the commercial music community. This degree demonstrates our commitment in making Nashville our classroom by equipping students as studio managers, copyright professionals, music production experts, tour coordinators, audio engineers, leadership mentors and more.
Program Benefits
- Learn from faculty who possess a high degree of lifetime experience in their fields; have relevant, valuable experience that they bring to the classroom; and engage in a one-on-one mentoring relationship.
- Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
- Take advantage of incredible internships and job opportunities available in the diverse and exciting Nashville music scene.
- Build a professional music leadership portfolio under the supervision of professors actively engaged in the music industry.
What to Expect
The Bachelor of Science in music leadership is unique to Trevecca. Students have the opportunity to specialize in three uniquely designed tracks while learning important aspects of music, leadership and management:
- Music business
- Audio engineering
- Entrepreneurial studies
Leadership skills are crucial for students hoping to enter the industry in this exciting and rapidly changing community. In Trevecca’s program, they can learn how to design and implement practical organization management, develop strategic planning and decision making skills, cultivate practical problem-solving methods and become effective communicators. This degree provides opportunity for students to develop leadership skills with traditional and contemporary music as a core.
The degree also provides students with more in-depth studies in music technologies, marketing and performance practices, recording studio protocol, artist management and more.
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.
Trevecca is committed to educating the next generation to be servant leaders.
As a Christian university, Trevecca offers programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your music performance degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you, your faith and your goals.
Course Descriptions
Get details on all the courses you’ll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.
Read MoreCareer Opportunities
- Music producer
- Tour manager
- Audio engineer
- Artist manager
- Entrepreneur
- Production manager
- Copyright manager
Our Faculty
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Brandee Norris, Ph.D.
Graduate Business Programs Chair, Director of Healthcare Administration and Management
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Dawn Olson, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Marketing & Business, Director of Program and Student Engagement
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Phil Rickard, DBA
Dean, Skinner School of Business, DBA Program Director, MBA Program Director, Professor of Accounting, Finance and Strategy
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Tim Green
Dean, Millard Reed School of Theology & Christian Ministry / Professor, Old Testament Theology & Literature
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Andrew Burnham
Director, graduate Master in Arts in Teaching (MAT) program / graduate Special Education: Visual Impairments
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Kristin Bledsoe
Dean, School of Leadership & Interdisciplinary Studies, Professor of Leadership Studies
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M. Todd Welch
General Maintenance, Plant Operations
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Katie O'Connell
Evening Supervisor, Library
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Brady Ray
Athletic Compliance and Community Engagement
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Jian Coronel
Student Financial Services Advisor
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Lawrence Ness
Professor of Business
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Christopher Green
Instructional Designer
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Rickey Badley
Professor of Science & Mathematics
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Sarah Daws
Assistant Coach
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Krysten Belding
Athletic Trainer
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Fain Spray
Private Instructor, Vocal Studies
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Kristie Selvidge
Theology & Christian Ministry Administrative Assistant, Director of Trevecca Around the Globe
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Cathy Beck
Adjunct Faculty
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Blake Stewart
Instructor, Multimedia Journalism
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