Dec 05, 2025  
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

Music Business (Instrumental) Emphasis: 37 Hours


The Commercial Music Major provides a broad musical base for students who wish to pursue careers in the commercial music industry. The Music Business Emphasis provides students exposure to various business aspects of the commercial music industry.

Applied Principal (Instrumental): 16 Hours


  • MPA 21__ Applied Classical Lessons 1 Hours (4 semesters)
  • MPA 21__ Applied Commercial Lessons 1 Hours (4 semesters)
  • MPA 42__ Applied Commercial Lessons 2 Hours (4 semesters)
  • MPR 30__ Half Recital 0 Hours

Guitar Principals Only Add the following

  • MSM 2009/10 Seminar: Classical/CMM 0 Hours (8 semesters) 

Conducting: 3 Hours


Choose one (1) course from the following: 

Course Requirements: 18 Hours


  • 3 Hours
  • MBU, AET, or ETM Elective courses* 15 Hours
  • *Select with advisor approval. MBU, AET, and ETM courses may have prerequisites. These prerequisites should be carefully checked in the catalog before attempting to register.