Songwriting (Vocal) 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 (Vocal): 16 Hours

MPA 2201 Applied Classical Voice 2 Hours (2 semesters)
MPA 2202 Applied Commercial Voice 2 Hours (2 semesters)
MPA 4202 Applied Commercial Voice 2 Hours (4 semesters)
MSM 2002 Seminar: Commercial Voice 0 Hours (4 semesters)
MSM 4002 Seminar: Commercial Voice 0 Hours (4 semesters)
MPR 3002 Half Recital 0 Hours

Conducting: 3 Hours

Choose one (1) from the following courses:

MUE 3230 Basic Conducting Techniques 3 Hours
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 2 Hours (2 semesters)
Choose one (1) from the following:
MUK 2180 Computer Assisted Music Notation 3 Hours or
MUK 2210 Digital Musicianship I 3 Hours or
MUT 4330 Contemporary Arranging 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