B.M. in Commercial Music – Performance

Career Opportunities Available to Graduates of the Bachelor’s in Commercial Music – Performance Degree

• Music director
• Musician
• Singer
• Songwriter
• Worship leader

Internship Opportunities and Resources Available to Commercial Music 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.
• In this program, you will participate in an internship giving you additional hands-on experience outside of what you will gain as you practice in our on-campus facilities.
• 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.