Songwriting (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. The Songwriting emphasis prepares students to create songs in a variety of commercial music styles.

NOTE: Students are confirmed in the Major in Commercial Music - Songwriting Emphasis (allowing them to take specific coursework in this emphasis) after the submission and approval of a songwriting portfolio of materials. See School of Music for portfolio requirements. This confirmation should occur during the first two semesters.

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:

MUE 3230 Basic Conducting Techniques 3 Hours or
MUE 3320 Commercial Conducting 3 Hours

Course Requirements: 21 Hours

MFK 1110 Commercial Class Composition 1 Hours
MUT 3330 Commercial Music Analysis 3 Hours
MSA 2156 Applied Commercial Composition: 1 Hours (2 semesters)
Choose one (1) from the following:
MUK 2180 Computer Assisted Music Notation 3 Hours or
MUT 4330 Contemporary Arranging 3 Hours or
MUK 2210 Digital Musicianship I 3 Hours
SNG 2110 Commercial Songwriting I 3 Hours
SNG 2120 Commercial Songwriting II 3 Hours
SNG 3110 Songwriter Practicum 3 Hours
SNG 3120 Lyric Writing 3 Hours