Program Recognition
•NASM-accredited Division of Music
•Industry-recognized Avid Learning Partner for commercial music production students
Training
•BA Commercial Music combines production, business, performance, songwriting, and entrepreneurial music training
•Students choose a concentration in Music Industry, Music Production, Performance, or Songwriting
•Coursework covers songwriting, performance, copyright, licensing, royalties, deal structures, music production, and audio technology
Performance & Productions
•Student-led ensembles, recording projects, and live events support performance and sound-engineering practice
•Commercial music students collaborate across concentrations rather than training in isolated tracks
Professional Development
•Annual How to Make it in the Music Industry symposium brings artists and industry leaders to campus
•Faculty include industry-active producers, managers, engineers, and songwriters
Study Abroad
•Music majors can study abroad through May term, summer, and semester-long options