Music with Commercial Music Emphasis, BA (CUS)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Commercial Music is designed to help musicians gain the skillsets needed to become and remain competitive in an ever-changing music marketplace. Areas of study include contemporary music theory practice and a performance showcase; the knowledge and understanding of how to create a contemporary ensemble; the fundamentals of the music industry: addressing the marketing, legal, ethical, financial, and artistic issues confronting modern musicians; along with the University's core music curriculum.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music with Commercial Music emphasis requires completion of the following 120 credit hours:
General Education (48 credit hours)
Commercial Music Core (22 credit hours)
Music Core (44 credit hours)
Electives Core (6 credits hour)

Additional Information

• Those selecting the music composition major must take course Musical Perspectives as part of the general education requirements.

• course From Sight to Sound - Music Fundamentals is a prerequisite for entrance into course Music Theory I: Elements of Music.

• course Music Convocation is required for all music majors each semester at CCU (up to 8 semesters).

• Piano and Piano Class requirements vary in order to pass Piano Proficiency. Students must take course Piano Class I AND course Piano Class II OR course Advanced Keyboard Techniques I AND course Advanced Keyboard Techniques II OR course Piano in consecutive semesters until course Piano Proficiency is passed.

• Only one ensemble credit each semester counts toward the requirements for the major.