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Lipscomb University

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BM Commercial Music

Production

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BM Commercial Music

Production

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BM Commercial Music

Songwriting

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BFA Acting

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Under 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Musical Theatre

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Under 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Design and Production

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Under 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA Theatre Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Study AbroadP-12

Training

•Production concentration is part of Lipscomb's BM Commercial Music program

•Students work alongside award-winning producers and develop studio, live sound, and recording-session skills

•Program supports songwriter demo production, DAW fluency, and practical music-industry work

Professional Development

•Students complete two internships or approved mentorship experiences

•Advanced students may gain experience in booking, operations, studio rooms, or production support

Location

•Students study in Nashville with access to Music City professionals

•Capable production majors may work as room assistants at the historic Sound Emporium studio

•Senior capstone may be an album, release event, concert, or other approved creative project

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$44,486

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$69,210

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,739

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 26, 10:00 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Production concentration is part of Lipscomb's BM Commercial Music program

•Students work alongside award-winning producers and develop studio, live sound, and recording-session skills

•Program supports songwriter demo production, DAW fluency, and practical music-industry work

Professional Development

•Students complete two internships or approved mentorship experiences

•Advanced students may gain experience in booking, operations, studio rooms, or production support

Location

•Students study in Nashville with access to Music City professionals

•Capable production majors may work as room assistants at the historic Sound Emporium studio

•Senior capstone may be an album, release event, concert, or other approved creative project

Program Highlights

Training

•Production concentration is part of Lipscomb's BM Commercial Music program

•Students work alongside award-winning producers and develop studio, live sound, and recording-session skills

•Program supports songwriter demo production, DAW fluency, and practical music-industry work

Professional Development

•Students complete two internships or approved mentorship experiences

•Advanced students may gain experience in booking, operations, studio rooms, or production support

Location

•Students study in Nashville with access to Music City professionals

•Capable production majors may work as room assistants at the historic Sound Emporium studio

•Senior capstone may be an album, release event, concert, or other approved creative project

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Deadline

PriorityDec 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Program AppApplication

Deadline

Early Consideration Prescreen MaterialsNov 2, 2026

January Audition Prescreen MaterialsJan 8, 2027

Final Scholarship Consideration MaterialsFeb 1, 2027

Final Admission-Only MaterialsFeb 15, 2027

Auditions

Early Consideration On-Campus AuditionNov 14, 2026

On-Campus and Virtual Auditions

Jan 23, 2027Feb 15, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

Songs

Prescreen Performance Video

•Submit a video of yourself playing a song of your choice

•Song may be original or a cover song on your primary instrument

•If you play more than one instrument, you may include video footage of other instruments

Live Audition Performance

•Perform a song of your choice at the live audition

•Song may be original or a cover song

Additional Materials

Video

•Required: Submit a YouTube link of yourself playing a song of your choice

•Video may be an original or cover song on your primary instrument

•If you play multiple instruments, you may include footage on other instruments

Portfolio

•Production portfolio requires an AIFF or WAV file demonstrating your production work

•Production portfolio should demonstrate use of DAW technology such as GarageBand, Logic, or Pro Tools

•Production role statement: briefly explain your role in the production in the video or audio description

•Production portfolio may include a Logic or Pro Tools session file if available

Official SourceVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Callback Requirements

Songs

One Song of Your Choice

•Perform an original or cover song on your primary instrument

•Be prepared to discuss an example of your production work with faculty

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Good to Know

Application Timeline

•Submit prescreen materials by November 2 for early scholarship consideration and a November 14 audition.

•Later prescreen deadlines are January 8, February 1, and February 15, 2027.

•The current official page contains two apparent year-label errors: “Spring 26 Transfer Students” beside November 1, 2026 and “March 6, 2026” after the 2027 audition dates. Those ambiguous values are not carried into Fall 2027 picker rows.

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit production prescreen materials through the Bison Portal as part of the School of Music application

•Faculty review prescreen materials before inviting selected applicants to a live audition

Audition Expectations

•Invited applicants audition on campus or by live Zoom

•Audition lasts approximately 15 minutes and includes a short faculty interview

•Production applicants perform a song and talk through an example of production work

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

•Acceptance and scholarship decisions are based on the audition and conversation with faculty during the live audition

•Final scholarship consideration materials are due February 1, 2027

•Scholarship recipients participate in assigned ensembles or scholarship service teams and must maintain required GPA standards

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$56K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$44,486

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$69,210

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,739

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Production concentration is part of Lipscomb's BM Commercial Music program

•Students work alongside award-winning producers and develop studio, live sound, and recording-session skills

•Program supports songwriter demo production, DAW fluency, and practical music-industry work

Professional Development

•Students complete two internships or approved mentorship experiences

•Advanced students may gain experience in booking, operations, studio rooms, or production support

Location

•Students study in Nashville with access to Music City professionals

•Capable production majors may work as room assistants at the historic Sound Emporium studio

•Senior capstone may be an album, release event, concert, or other approved creative project

Updated Jul 26, 10:00 PM

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