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Program Recognition

•National Association of Schools of Music accredited School of Music.

•Commercial Music (B.M.) - Performance concentration with 126-128 credit hour degree structure.

Training

•Emphasizes high-level stage and studio artistry, performance presentation, and preparation skills.

•Featured coursework includes Private Coaching, Senior Commercial Music Program, and Commercial Music Ensemble.

Facilities & Experience

•School of Music includes 50 practice rooms, smart classrooms, a world-class concert hall, and the Mathena Recording Studio.

•Students gain performance and commercial musicianship training through individual coaching and group interaction.

School Info

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3.59

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

50K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

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Tuition & Fees

$26,650

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$29,357

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•National Association of Schools of Music accredited School of Music.

•Commercial Music (B.M.) - Performance concentration with 126-128 credit hour degree structure.

Training

•Emphasizes high-level stage and studio artistry, performance presentation, and preparation skills.

•Featured coursework includes Private Coaching, Senior Commercial Music Program, and Commercial Music Ensemble.

Facilities & Experience

•School of Music includes 50 practice rooms, smart classrooms, a world-class concert hall, and the Mathena Recording Studio.

•Students gain performance and commercial musicianship training through individual coaching and group interaction.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•National Association of Schools of Music accredited School of Music.

•Commercial Music (B.M.) - Performance concentration with 126-128 credit hour degree structure.

Training

•Emphasizes high-level stage and studio artistry, performance presentation, and preparation skills.

•Featured coursework includes Private Coaching, Senior Commercial Music Program, and Commercial Music Ensemble.

Facilities & Experience

•School of Music includes 50 practice rooms, smart classrooms, a world-class concert hall, and the Mathena Recording Studio.

•Students gain performance and commercial musicianship training through individual coaching and group interaction.

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Audition Requirements

This program has a required admission audition and a separate internal audition gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

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Commercial Music Repertoire

•Complete a School of Music placement audition on your primary instrument.

•Prepare the repertoire listed in the School of Music Placement Audition Guidelines for your intended area of study and primary instrument.

•Placement auditions may be completed in person or by video submission.

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Application Logistics

•Apply for admission through Liberty University; the School of Music has no separate application process from general admission.

•Declare your music major after admission.

•Complete the Music Theory Placement Test; placement determines the initial theory course.

New Student Steps

•Complete the School of Music placement audition.

•Register for applied lessons in primary instrument or voice and ensemble as advised.

What's The Process

Admission Pathway

•The School of Music does not require a separate application process from general admission.

•Each incoming School of Music student must complete a vocal or instrumental placement audition on their primary instrument.

•The placement audition does not by itself secure entrance into a music degree program; continuation is determined through Sophomore Review.

•Performance students must pass a special audition to enter upper-level training.

Audition Format

•Placement auditions may be completed in person or by video submission.

•In-person auditions are scheduled with College For A Weekend dates by contacting the School of Music.

•Video auditions are submitted through the School of Music Video Placement Audition form.

Contact

•School of Music: som@liberty.edu or 434-592-6568.

Scholarship Info

New Student Scholarship

•Complete a School of Music Placement Audition.

•Submit the New Student Scholarship application by February 28, 2026.

•Students may still complete the placement audition after the scholarship deadline, but they will not be eligible for new student scholarship consideration.

School Info

Snapshot

3.59

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

50K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$26,650

Before aid

Average Net Price

$29,357

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•National Association of Schools of Music accredited School of Music.

•Commercial Music (B.M.) - Performance concentration with 126-128 credit hour degree structure.

Training

•Emphasizes high-level stage and studio artistry, performance presentation, and preparation skills.

•Featured coursework includes Private Coaching, Senior Commercial Music Program, and Commercial Music Ensemble.

Facilities & Experience

•School of Music includes 50 practice rooms, smart classrooms, a world-class concert hall, and the Mathena Recording Studio.

•Students gain performance and commercial musicianship training through individual coaching and group interaction.

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