B.M. – Classical Voice

Embrace Your Vocal Artistry

Ready to take the stage? Regent’s Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Classical Voice is designed for students seeking a traditional, classically based music education for vocal performance. Alongside advanced vocal training, this degree can help shape you as a leading performer through a deeper understanding of music theory and history, the music industry, and technological practices. Admission to the B.M. in Classical Voice program requires a successful audition.

Location: On Campus

Total Credit Hours: 123

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GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Strengthen your vocal ability and knowledge through high-quality, practical training.

ESTABLISH YOUR CAREER

Become a well-rounded artist through in-depth education in music business and advancing technologies.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Presented from a Christian worldview, learn from award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 11 years in a row (2013-2023). Experience the Regent difference through our Bachelor of Music – Classical Voice degree program.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

Career Opportunities

On completing the bachelor’s degree in Classical Voice, you can:

Obtain advanced skills in sightreading, vocal technique, and vocal health.
Expand musical literacy and theory in practical concepts for top-quality vocal delivery.
Apply career management, business planning, and income-generation techniques for industry success.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Opera Performer
Classical Performance Artist
Professional Chorister
Professional Voice Teacher

Featured Courses

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
MUSC 125	Introduction to Piano	1	Introduction and development of rudimentary keyboard skills, including chords, scales, performance of simple songs, equipment, and proper technique.
MUSC 214	Diction in Singing	3	Focus on clear vowel and consonance sounds to enhance vocal performance, both in singing and in spoken word.
MUSC 346	Reading Music 3	1	Advanced training in sight reading, with further development in sight singing, sightreading, and aural dictation. Prerequisite MUSC 102.
MUSC 446	Reading Music 4	1	Continued advanced training in sight reading, with further exploration of stylistic variations and explorations of more diverse repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 346.
MUSC 488	Voice Pedagogy	3	Advanced focus on vocal physiology and health, leading to methods for designing and leading voice lessons.
MUSC 489	Voice Lessons	3	Intensive ongoing voice lessons, including required private practice time. Repeatable for up to 24 credits. B.M. in Classical Voice and Contemporary Voice majors only.
MUSC 496	Capstone Project	1	Culminating experience for Bachelor of Music majors only.

Admission Requirements

The Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice program requires a secondary admissions process to demonstrate the musical potential and aptitude of the applicant’s vocal ability. The audition can be done in person or online, but it must be done live rather than via video or audio recording. For more information about scheduled or custom audition days, please complete the Request Information Form on this page.

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent's school code is 030913.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2024-25 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,975	12 - 18	$19,950

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Under 12	$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Over 18	$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$665	N/A	$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$700

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2023-24 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,493	12 - 18	$18,986

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$630	Under 12	$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$630	Over 18	$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$630	N/A	$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$700

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