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Bachelor of Music

This course is available at the following Vision College campuses:

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Waikato

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Christchurch - Canterbury

Pursue Your Passion for Music With this Degree
Enrol in the Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Christian Music) and study the type of music you love - Rock, Pop, R&B, Jazz … even Classical if you like. The degree is based in a dynamic Christian atmosphere, helping you to grow in your faith while taking your musical skills to an advanced level.

Take Your Skills to a Highly Advanced Level
The Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Christian Music) is a robust and challenging three year music degree. It combines both performance and academic study. As a student you will Major in Vocals, an Instrument or Song Writing, in which you will receive highly advanced one-on-one tuition. Plus you will develop research and academic skills.

The degree is unique because it focuses on the special context of modern Christian music, including worship music. You will complete one theology paper each year and enjoy weekly student worship times together with other Vision College students.

You’ll also study modern styles of music, working in a band, music production and the music industry. This becomes an excellent platform for a music career in either the workplace or ministry. It is also recognised by universities for further study in music and related fields such as education (to become a secondary school music teacher).

Our graduates have become teachers, church music directors, professional musicians and full-time music tutors.

Subjects covered
Core Subjects

  • Fundamentals and Analysis of Music
  • Western Music History
  • Fundamentals and Analysis of Contemporary Music
  • Music Production & Technology
  • Music Industry & Business Studies
  • Performance Workshop
  • Contemporary Christian Music
    Culture
  • Research Project

Christian Paper

  • Theology

Instrument Stream

  • Instrument Major with Recital
  • Instrument Ensemble

Voice Stream

  • Voice Major with Recital
  • Vocal Ensemble

Song Writing Stream

  • Song Writing
  • Composition Portfolio

 

Entry Requirements

  • Be a minimum age of 17 and have four years secondary education (NCEA 2) or be a mature student aged over 20.
  • Be interviewed and auditioned
  • Have an academic IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (International students only)

Applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency and may be required to complete a placement indicator test.

Job Opportunities

  • Church Music Director
  • Arts Administrator
  • Musician
  • School Music Teacher
  • Private Music Teacher
  • Advertising Industry
  • Radio & TV Broadcasting
  • Sound Technician
  • Music, Film and TV Industries
Further Study
  • A one year teacher training course at a School of Education
  • Diploma in Music Therapy
  • Masters Degree in Music