Program Recognition
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Training
•Liberal-arts BA in Music, Commercial Music track for students aiming at the music industry, songwriting and contemporary/commercial styles
•Capstone senior project that combines performance with the student's academic interests
Performance & Productions
•Commercial students play in the MSU Commercial Music Rock Ensemble alongside MSU Jazz Ensemble I and the wind/choral ensembles
•Faculty include Glenn Ginn and Ben Cantrell teaching jazz and commercial music
Notable Alumni
Professional Development
•Graduates have built careers spanning film composition, drum corps and public radio
Degree Flexibility
•A required minor or second major lets students combine commercial music with another field
