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BS Commercial Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

National Association of Schools of Music accredited School of Music.

120-123 credit hour BS in Commercial Music, marketed as "strategically designed for non-performers" seeking versatility across the music industry.

Training

Core coursework spans Commercial Music Theory I & II, Survey of Commercial Music Literature, Commercial Music Production and Audio, Contemporary Music and Studio Direction, Commercial Music Technology I & II (Notation/DAW and DAW Applications), Fundamentals of Sound Reinforcement, and Entrepreneurship in Commercial Music Community, capped by a Commercial Music Capstone or Commercial Music Apprenticeship.

Unlike the BM in Commercial Music's six specialized concentrations (Performance, Jazz Studies, Film Scoring, Publishing and Producing, Recording/Engineering/Producing, Songwriting), the BS carries no concentration tracks; the 2026-2027 catalog degree plan replaces concentration coursework with 25-28 credit hours of free electives.

Facilities

Students access the 1,600-seat Concert Hall, Al Denson Songwriting Lab, Mathena Recording Studio, and a Mac Lab with Pro Tools and other recording software, alongside 50 practice rooms.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

50K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$26,650

Before aid

Average net price

$29,357

After aid

Tuition Fees · liberty.edu College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

National Association of Schools of Music accredited School of Music.

120-123 credit hour BS in Commercial Music, marketed as "strategically designed for non-performers" seeking versatility across the music industry.

Training

Facilities

Students access the 1,600-seat Concert Hall, Al Denson Songwriting Lab, Mathena Recording Studio, and a Mac Lab with Pro Tools and other recording software, alongside 50 practice rooms.

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

National Association of Schools of Music accredited School of Music.

120-123 credit hour BS in Commercial Music, marketed as "strategically designed for non-performers" seeking versatility across the music industry.

Training

Facilities

Students access the 1,600-seat Concert Hall, Al Denson Songwriting Lab, Mathena Recording Studio, and a Mac Lab with Pro Tools and other recording software, alongside 50 practice rooms.

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Fall 2027 Priority Application DeadlineDec 15, 2026

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Admissions Resident Program · catalog.liberty.edu

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

No audition is required for the initial application. The optional scholarship review (audition) is separate from the internal audition gate students complete after enrollment.Gateway source

Songs

Commercial Music Repertoire

Prepare two contrasting pieces in a commercial style, such as jazz, pop, or country.

Original songs are encouraged and welcomed but not required.

For on-campus auditions, provide sheet music or chord charts in the correct key for the accompanist.

Audition should last no more than 8 minutes.

Auditions · liberty.edu

Good to Know

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.

What's The Process

Audition Process

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.

The BS in Commercial Music catalog degree plan lists a Sophomore Performance Review among its Additional Major Requirements.

Audition Expectations

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

Avg GPA (W)

3.59

Admit rate

99%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

50K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$26,650

Before aid

Average net price

$29,357

After aid

Tuition Fees · liberty.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

National Association of Schools of Music accredited School of Music.

120-123 credit hour BS in Commercial Music, marketed as "strategically designed for non-performers" seeking versatility across the music industry.

Training

Facilities

Students access the 1,600-seat Concert Hall, Al Denson Songwriting Lab, Mathena Recording Studio, and a Mac Lab with Pro Tools and other recording software, alongside 50 practice rooms.

Updated 2d ago