Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Commercial Music – Film Scoring (Film and Media)
Create the Next Epic Film Score with a Degree in Commercial Music: Film Scoring
You’re watching your favorite movie and at that critical part in the film, you’re filled with suspense, you explode in laughter, or you start sobbing. What is it that’s making you feel this way—giving you this emotional and physiological reaction to what’s happening on screen? It’s the music—the film score.
You understand that the right music played at the perfect moment in a film is what makes a movie great and helps you experience the intended emotions. Are you excited about the idea of being the person who creates the score for a movie and draws out those feelings in others? If you’re saying “yes,” then Liberty University’s Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music: Film Scoring (Film and Media) degree may be the right fit for you!
Whether you want to be a conductor or composer, music director or supervisor, sound designer, or even a music licenser for films, this degree can prepare you for success. The film industry is ready for people like you who have passion, raw talent, and a world-class education. We’re going to partner with you to make sure you’re prepared with the knowledge and experience you need to excel in this field.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our School of Music is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities to hone your skills.
- Your professors have real-life experience in the music industry and have earned their degrees from some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation.
- Our graduates have found careers as musicians playing for stars like Carrie Underwood, well-known Christian singers and songwriters, worship leaders at Harvest Bible Chapel, and conductors leading choir festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
- Our LU Praise choir has performed for the President of the United States and as one of three choirs chosen to represent the American Choral Directors Association in China.
What Will You Learn?
- Commercial music theory
- Contemporary music and studio direction
- Harmonic practices
- Music and audio production
- Music technology notation
- Music history
- Musicianship
Career Opportunities Available to Bachelor’s in Commercial Music – Film Scoring Graduates
- Film composer
- Music director or supervisor for films
- Music licenser
- Sound designer
Facilities and Resources Available to Commercial Music – Film Scoring Students
- Michael W. Smith, winner of 3 Grammy Awards with over 18 million albums sold, is the Executive Director of our Center for Commercial Music.
- Work with industry professionals such as Al Denson, Christian music artist and radio and television host.
- Liberty Music Group (LMG) is our School of Music’s professional music publishing and recording company. This student-run label provides students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to publish their work.
- Participate in a variety of our School of Music ensembles that draw on folk and bluegrass, a cappella, and Latino styles.
- As a music student, you will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms and rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities where you’ll gain practical experience in music and performance.
- Learn from professors who have earned degrees from prestigious music schools and have practiced music professionally.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
