Commercial Music, B.M.
The Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music prepares students for professional work in the music media industry. Students may select from two tracks, one in media composition and the second in music technology and production.
Matriculation Requirements
1. Pass performance audition, portfolio review, and interview with music faculty.
2. Complete music theory diagnostic exam. Students who do not earn at least 80% on the music department theory diagnostic exam must complete MUSC 1105 before MUSC 1110.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| The Acoustics of Music PP (3) (recommended) | ||
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 1030 | American Popular Music FF (Fine Arts Distribution) | 3 |
| or MUSC 1236 | Survey of Jazz History | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 86 Credits | |
| Musicianship Courses: | ||
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1115 | Music Notation and Score Preparation | 1 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 1350 | Studio Conducting | 1 |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSC 349G | Global Musical Styles and Ideas GI | 3 |
| MUSC 3450 | Music History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| MUSC 3451 | Music History and Literature II WE | 3 |
| Individual Musicianship Studies: | ||
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice. Includes completion of sophomore review) | 4 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice. Includes completion of sophomore review) | 4 |
| MUSC 360R | Commercial Music Private Lessons | 4 |
| Student must pass the Departmental Keyboard Proficiency Examination for Commercial Music or complete MUSC 1150, MUSC 1160, MUSC 2170, and MUSC 2180 | ||
| Large Ensembles: | ||
| Complete 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Chamber Choir (1) | ||
| Deep Green-Tenor/Bass Choir (1) | ||
| Emerald Singers-Soprano/Alto Choir (1) | ||
| Wind Symphony (1) | ||
| Jazz Orchestra (1) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (1) | ||
| Complete 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Chamber Choir (1) | ||
| Deep Green-Tenor/Bass Choir (1) | ||
| Emerald Singers-Soprano/Alto Choir (1) | ||
| Percussion Ensemble (1) | ||
| Small Jazz and Commercial Ensembles (1) | ||
| Advanced Small Ensembles (1) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 1400 | Music Technology I | 2 |
| MUSC 1402 | Music Technology II | 2 |
| MUSC 1410 | Survey of Commercial Music Careers | 1 |
| MUSC 1810 | Contemporary Theory and Improvisation I | 3 |
| MUSC 2190 | Rhythm Section Workshop | 1 |
| MUSC 2210 | Contemporary Theory and Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUSC 2400 | Music Technology III | 2 |
| MUSC 2420 | Music Technology IV | 2 |
| MUSC 3026 | Songwriting II | 2 |
| or MUSC 3031 | Contemporary Arranging II | |
| MUSC 3412 | Music Career Development | 3 |
| MUSC 379R | Studio Recording Workshop (Repeated 2 times) | 2 |
| MUSC 470R | Studio Arranging and Producing (Repeated 2 times) | 6 |
| MUSC 481R | Internship in Music II | 1 |
| MUSC 492R | Advanced Topics in Music (Repeated 2 times, 2 credits each) | 4 |
| MUSC 3025 | Songwriting I | 2 |
| MUSC 3030 | Contemporary Arranging I | 2 |
| MUSC 4240 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
| or MUSC 3415 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature I | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 121 semester credits, 40 credits must be upper-division.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors and MUSC 360R Commercial Music Private Lessons require a grade B or higher. All other MUSC courses require a C grade or higher.
- Residency hours- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements, including a sophomore review and concert attendance requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 1400 | Music Technology I | 2 |
| MUSC 1410 | Survey of Commercial Music Careers | 1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSC 1150 or exam equivalent | ||
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MUSC 1115 | Music Notation and Score Preparation | 1 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 1350 | Studio Conducting | 1 |
| MUSC 1402 | Music Technology II | 2 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSC 1160 or exam equivalent | ||
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| MUSC 1030 or MUSC 1236 | American Popular Music FF or Survey of Jazz History | 3 |
| MUSC 1810 | Contemporary Theory and Improvisation I | 3 |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSC 2400 | Music Technology III | 2 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSC 2170 or exam equivalent | ||
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSC 2190 | Rhythm Section Workshop | 1 |
| MUSC 2210 | Contemporary Theory and Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUSC 2420 | Music Technology IV | 2 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC 349G | Global Musical Styles and Ideas GI | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUSC 2180 or exam equivalent | ||
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| MUSC 3025 | Songwriting I | 2 |
| MUSC 3450 | Music History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| MUSC 360R | Commercial Music Private Lessons | 1 |
| MUSC 379R | Studio Recording Workshop | 1 |
| MUSC 470R | Studio Arranging and Producing | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH or Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 3030 | Contemporary Arranging I | 2 |
| MUSC 3412 | Music Career Development | 3 |
| MUSC 3451 | Music History and Literature II WE | 3 |
| MUSC 360R | Commercial Music Private Lessons | 1 |
| MUSC 379R | Studio Recording Workshop | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution (PHYS 1750 recommended) | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 3026 or MUSC 3031 | Songwriting II or Contemporary Arranging II | 2 |
| MUSC 360R | Commercial Music Private Lessons | 1 |
| MUSC 4240 or MUSC 3415 | Vocal Pedagogy or Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature I | 2 |
| MUSC 492R | Advanced Topics in Music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 360R | Commercial Music Private Lessons | 1 |
| MUSC 470R | Studio Arranging and Producing | 3 |
| MUSC 481R | Internship in Music II | 1 |
| MUSC 492R | Advanced Topics in Music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the elements, forms, and processes in music.
- Evaluate the elements, forms, and processes in music.
- Describe the major historical periods, composers, styles, and genres of music.
- Categorize the major historical periods, composers, styles, and genres of music.
- Assess the major historical periods, composers, styles, and genres of music.
- Develop musical judgements and self-assess their efforts.
- Defend musical judgements.
- Perform associated repertoire with technical proficiency and artistic expression on their instrument or voice.
- Use collaboration skills in making music.
- Apply music technology to various commercial music contexts.