Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music – Performance
Develop Your Own Musical Style with Our Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music – Performance Degree
Becoming a Christian music artist is a unique calling, and our Bachelor of Music (BM) in Commercial Music – Performance degree offers you training to develop your own music style and understand the industry. Throughout this degree, you can discover how to plan live performances, create a worshipful experience for your audience, and maintain integrity in the commercial music industry.
At Liberty, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we want to help you use your talents to create artistic music that glorifies God – regardless of genre. Partner with us and make an impact in the commercial music industry.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s of Commercial Music in Performance Degree Program
Graduates Making a Global Impact
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 in Southeast Asia.
Award-Nominated Student Projects
Our recent LU Praise album was nominated for a Dove Award.
Industry Partnerships That Open Doors
The Liberty University School of Music has strategic partnerships with leaders in the industry, such as Michael W. Smith.
Each semester, the School of Music hosts industry professionals who share their expertise with current commercial music students and provide practical, hands-on experience for those pursuing their bachelor’s in commercial music.
Diverse Ensemble Opportunities
Participate in our School of Music ensembles that range from folk and bluegrass to a cappella and Latino styles.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BM in Performance Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music – Performance can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Music director
- Musician
- Singer
- Songwriter
- Worship leader
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BM in Commercial Music – Performance Degree Program?
Throughout our bachelor’s degree in commercial music, you can study musical theories and techniques behind multiple music genres, along with the fundamentals of recording and producing commercial music. Our Bachelor of Music program is taught from a biblical worldview, allowing you to explore music as both art and worship. In this degree, we strive to help prepare you for your next steps as a singer, songwriter, or musician through hands-on classes, practicums, and internships that will help you gain beneficial experience.
If you choose to pursue our performance specialization, you can work to develop your personal musical identity and philosophy. You can study the connection between music and culture, working to create art that reflects God’s love and truth. You can also discover how to plan a live performance and create an experience that blends both artistic and worshipful elements. You have been blessed with talent, and our bachelor’s in commercial music performance will teach you how to use your talents to create music that positively impacts the music industry and the world.
Featured BM in Commercial Music Performance Courses
MUSC 200 – Music, Art, Worship, and Culture
MUSC 323 – Leadership, Philosophy, Music, and Organization
MUSC 373 – Artist Spiritual Formation
MUSC 379 – Artist Presentation
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Music
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s of Commercial Music in Performance Degree?
Stay Committed to Your Calling
We are committed to providing you with training to best use your musical talents to glorify God.
Practice in a Top-Tier School of Music
As one of the top 10 largest schools of music in the nation, we offer a variety of classes and opportunities designed to help you gain experience and share your work with the world.
Gain Real-World Experience
During your time at Liberty, you will have opportunities to work with LU Praise, our Liberty Worship Collective, and develop your own album in our state-of-the-art recording facilities.
Study Under Exceptional Faculty
Our faculty members have earned their degrees from many of the most prestigious music schools in the nation, and they work to ensure you have a great classroom environment to develop your own musical style and abilities.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Bachelor’s in Commercial Music Performance Student?
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)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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