Bryan College Worship & Performing Arts Program

Students in the Music program are thoroughly trained in both the theoretical and practical aspects of music–within the context of a biblical worldview– in order to use their talents for performing and teaching. This degree provides professional preparation for a career in piano instruction, as well as a foundation for life-long learning experiences in music. 

As a Theatre major at a smaller school, you will get far more firsthand experience with productions, whether that means being cast in several roles as an actor or being able to work as an assistant director, customer, or designer for a show. The main stage Hilltop Players productions we select at Bryan offer you the opportunity to get involved and grow as an artist in a way that larger programs are simply unable to provide.

The Bachelor of Science in Worship Arts prepares students to be well-rounded and equipped for a variety of ministry settings, with a focus on robust and holistic worship in the experience of the contemporary church.

A Music degree has prepared students with a blended study of music with communications, psychology, and business in order to access a variety of career opportunities.

Church Music graduates are teaching music in public and private schools, while others are serving churches as worship leaders or choir directors. Still, more have exciting careers outside the music field while using music to enrich their lives and the lives of others.

Contemporary Music graduates are teaching music in public and private schools, while others are serving churches as worship leaders or choir directors. Others are employed in the music industry, including some with strong performance abilities who are singing and playing all over the world. Still, more have exciting careers outside the music field while using music to enrich their lives and the lives of others.

Musical Theatre graduates are teaching music and drama in public and private schools, while others are serving their communities in local and regional theaters. Others with strong performance abilities are singing and playing all over the world. Still, more have exciting careers outside the music field while using music to enrich their lives and the lives of others.

Music Education graduates are teaching music in public and private schools, while others are serving churches as worship leaders or choir directors. Others with strong performance abilities are singing and playing all over the world. Still, more have exciting careers outside the music field while using music to enrich their lives and the lives of others.

Music Performance graduates are teaching music in public and private schools, while others are serving churches as worship leaders or choir directors. Others are employed in the music industry, including some with strong performance abilities who are singing and playing all over the world. Some are receiving advanced degrees in fields like music therapy. Still, more have exciting careers outside the music field while using music to enrich their lives and the lives of others.

Piano Pedagogy graduates are teaching music in public and private schools, while others are serving churches as worship leaders or choir directors. Others are employed in the music industry, including some with strong performance abilities who are singing and playing all over the world. Still, more have exciting careers outside the music field while using music to enrich their lives and the lives of others. 

All of the traits and skills learned by theatre students will be extremely valuable to prospective employers in any field. A Theatre degree can lead to a variety of careers both in and out of the theatre, including:
Commercial, regional, and dinner theatre; TV/film studios; industrial shows; church drama; touring companies; Summerstock companies; children’s theatre; education; sports announcing; advertising; public & media relations; human resources; and business, media, and political consulting

Find Scholarship & Grants

Music or Worship Arts:

• Showcase your skills! Prepare up to 15 minutes of music to share with our faculty audition panel that best represents you as an artist, wearing clothes that make you feel confident! We would appreciate hearing a variety of styles if possible. 
• Contact us! Reach out to us via email at music@bryan.edu or call 423-775-7498 if you have specific questions about auditions, our programs, or available scholarships. We are here for you! 
• Need an accompanist? We can provide a professional accompanist for your audition at no cost if you request and send the music at least 3 weeks in advance. If you’d rather play solo, that’s fine too! 

• Contact us! Reach out to us via email at music@bryan.edu or call 423-775-7498 if you have specific questions about auditions, our programs, or available scholarships. We are here for you! 
• Need an accompanist? We can provide a professional accompanist for your audition if you request and send music at least 3 weeks in advance. If you do not need an accompanist, please bring a digital version of your accompaniment that you can play for us (i.e. CD or download to your phone).

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• Performing Arts Workshop
• Worship Workshops
• Piano Master Class
• Matinee Performances