BM Commercial Music Performance

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Memphis

Program Overview

This is where your aspiration becomes action. Whether you seek a successful career as a solo artist, want to flex your writing chops as a sought-after songwriter, or any other aspect of commercial music performance, the path to successful music-making begins here. Best of all, our commercial music majors are empowered to tailor our flexible curriculum based on precisely what your commercial music career aspirations look like. Here, you will find tremendous opportunities to take what you’re learning in the classroom and apply it in real-life professional settings.

Within our NASM-accredited program, you’ll have the opportunity to work and train alongside professors who have a history of sustained success and experience in the music industry. You’ll dive into a robust curriculum that emphasizes practical and essential skills like production techniques, becoming comfortable in a recording studio, digital audio recording, songwriting, Avid Pro Tools software literacy, orchestral arranging, and improvisation, all while building your professional portfolio.

Program Key Stats

$801 (Per Credit Hour)
$ 50

Jan Intake : 1st NovAug Intake : 1st May


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Eligibility Criteria

2.5
33
75

1240
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Musical Theatre
  • Opera
  • Dance Industry
  • Choreography
  • Fine Arts Education
  • Vocal Coaching

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