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BM Commercial Music

Songwriting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Songwriting Emphasis pairs Belmont's commercial music core with focused commercial songwriting and lyric writing coursework

Students develop original lyrics, instrumental accompaniment, and demo-recording skills

Curriculum supports singer-songwriter careers across pop, rock, country, folk, R&B, and other commercial genres

Performance & Productions

Bachelor of Music path includes required ensembles, private lessons, junior and senior recitals

Students study in Nashville with direct access to Music Row and Belmont's School of Music facilities

The Songwriting Emphasis culminates in a recital in Massey Concert Hall

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

7.1K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,330

Before aid

Average net price

$33,147

After aid

Cost · belmont.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Songwriting Emphasis pairs Belmont's commercial music core with focused commercial songwriting and lyric writing coursework

Students develop original lyrics, instrumental accompaniment, and demo-recording skills

Curriculum supports singer-songwriter careers across pop, rock, country, folk, R&B, and other commercial genres

Performance & Productions

Bachelor of Music path includes required ensembles, private lessons, junior and senior recitals

Students study in Nashville with direct access to Music Row and Belmont's School of Music facilities

The Songwriting Emphasis culminates in a recital in Massey Concert Hall

Program Highlights

Training

Songwriting Emphasis pairs Belmont's commercial music core with focused commercial songwriting and lyric writing coursework

Students develop original lyrics, instrumental accompaniment, and demo-recording skills

Curriculum supports singer-songwriter careers across pop, rock, country, folk, R&B, and other commercial genres

Performance & Productions

Bachelor of Music path includes required ensembles, private lessons, junior and senior recitals

Students study in Nashville with direct access to Music Row and Belmont's School of Music facilities

The Songwriting Emphasis culminates in a recital in Massey Concert Hall

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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School Website Common App Coalition App

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early Action INov 1, 2026

Early Action IIDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

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Acceptd

Deadline

Final Video Audition Deadline (First-Year)Apr 16, 2027

Final Video Audition Deadline (Transfer)Jun 17, 2027

Auditions

In-Person School of Music Audition

Jan 16 & 30, 2027Feb 13, 2027

In-Person School of Music Audition & Scholarship Consideration DeadlineFeb 27, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded Video Audition Submission Deadline for Scholarship ConsiderationFeb 22, 2027

Music Auditions · belmont.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Songwriting Emphasis Approval

Official sources say students submit songwriting materials after admission as a Commercial Music major to be accepted into the Songwriting Emphasis program

The Commercial Music page does not publish a separate pre-admission Songwriting Emphasis portfolio checklist

Admission to the BM Commercial Music degree still requires the School of Music audition on the student's primary instrument or voice

Music Auditions · belmont.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Belmont first, then register for the School of Music audition through BU4U

Audition on your primary instrument or voice using Belmont's current instrument-specific requirements

Songwriting Emphasis approval happens after admission to the BM Commercial Music degree

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition on your primary instrument or voice for admission to Belmont's School of Music and BM Commercial Music degree

After submitting the university application, complete the School of Music audition registration through BU4U and Acceptd when the cycle opens

Belmont offers in-person auditions and a video audition option

The School of Music does not prescreen undergraduate programs

Songwriting Emphasis approval happens after admission as a Commercial Music major

Belmont requires songwriting materials for approval into the emphasis

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

School of Music applicants are automatically considered for performance-based scholarships when they audition

Fall 2027 video scholarship materials are due February 22, 2027; in-person scholarship auditions conclude February 27, 2027

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

95%

school-wide

Grad rate

71%

Enrollment

7.1K

Earnings

$56K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,200

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$61,330

Before aid

Average net price

$33,147

After aid

Cost · belmont.edu College Scorecard

Training

Songwriting Emphasis pairs Belmont's commercial music core with focused commercial songwriting and lyric writing coursework

Students develop original lyrics, instrumental accompaniment, and demo-recording skills

Curriculum supports singer-songwriter careers across pop, rock, country, folk, R&B, and other commercial genres

Performance & Productions

Bachelor of Music path includes required ensembles, private lessons, junior and senior recitals

Students study in Nashville with direct access to Music Row and Belmont's School of Music facilities

The Songwriting Emphasis culminates in a recital in Massey Concert Hall

Updated Aug 25, 9:29 PM