Bachelor in Music Performance (Bachelor's)

Campus life at Toccoa Falls College centers on a waterfall and a setting in the foothills of northeast Georgia. The college presents its location as more than a scenic feature: the campus is intended to be a place set apart for learning, Christian formation, and service. Its identity is closely connected to its location in Toccoa Falls and its role as Georgia’s Christian university.

Since 1907, Toccoa Falls has prepared students through an integration of character and intellect. Biblical truth, Christ-centered learning, academic excellence, transformative community, and intentional spiritual formation shape the institution’s educational approach. The college offers more than 50 majors and programs across on-campus and online study, including undergraduate and graduate online options. Areas of campus activity include academics, residential life, athletics, music, and community events, with recent campus developments including a Steinway concert grand piano and work on Forrest Hall.

International students should expect a distinctly Christian learning environment in which faith is integrated into personal and professional preparation. The college’s stated purpose is to develop students who can serve in the Kingdom of God, both personally and professionally. Study formats include on-campus undergraduate education, online undergraduate and graduate programs, and dual enrollment. Toccoa Falls’ foothill setting, small-campus focus, and emphasis on spiritual formation are central parts of the student experience.

This programme is designed for students pursuing a career in musical performance with a focus on developing technical and expressive skills. It integrates faith-based values with practical training through ensemble participation, recitals, and performance projects. Students study music theory, history, worship music, and pedagogy alongside performance practice. The curriculum emphasizes personal growth and professional development in a Christian academic environment.

Focus areas include Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Worship Arts, Music Pedagogy, Conducting, American & World Music Traditions.

The programme requires 126 total credits, including 63 general education credits, 32 music core credits, and 31 performance-specific credits. Students complete two major recitals, one in the junior year and one in the senior year.

Graduates pursue careers as performing artists, worship pastors or directors, music directors in schools or churches, session musicians, background vocalists, and music therapists.

Applicants must submit a prospective musician form and demonstrate musical ability through an audition. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. No specific GPA or standardized test scores are mentioned.

The programme totals about 126 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.