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

Music Technology (Instrumental) Emphasis: 40 Hours


The Commercial Music Major provides a broad musical base for students who wish to pursue careers in the commercial music industry as digital musicians. The Music Technology Emphasis prepares students to create and/or recreate music using the latest technology available.

NOTE: Students are confirmed in the Major in Commercial Music - Music Technology Emphasis (allowing them to take upper division coursework in this emphasis) after having successfully completed (a) MUK 1110 Introduction to Digital Musicianship  with a grade of B- or higher, and (b) an interview with the Coordinator of Music Technology. Typically this confirmation occurs during the sophomore year.

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: