/academics/programs/_images/19_0601_music_0172.jpgStudents walking outside the music building behind a sign that says "MUSIC"Bachelor of Arts in Commercial MusicBAApplication opens September 1, 2024. For questions, please contact collegeofmusic@unt.edu.The BA in Commercial Music focuses on the contemporary music-making process from the early creative stages to final release. Our program engages with the stylistic diversity that is present in the popular contemporary music landscape and gives the students tools to manage their careers in a dynamically changing music industry.College of MusicMusic & Performing ArtsUndergraduateMajorOn CampusDentonBachelor of Arts4 years120https://catalog.unt.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=37&poid=19081&returnto=4292https://music.unt.edu/commercialmusic/https://music.unt.edu/admissions/index.htmlStudents in the program can expect a rigorous set of hands-on courses that will challenge them to stand out creatively by engaging with the ideas learned. We embrace artistic leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset, and our faculty will guide students through their journey in developing these skills.
We believe that the ability to collaborate is a key skill for 21st century musicians. The UNT world-class College of Music faculty and ensembles offer Commercial Music majors collaboration with a wide-range of talented musicians.
Students have ample room to explore their interests while focusing on command of cornerstone contemporary industry practices and holistic understandings of its cultural underpinnings.
Sound Engineering (3 hrs)Introductory exploration and practice in sound engineering. Concepts in sound physics and acoustics are demonstrated and explored within a variety of audio production techniques and studio workflows, facilitating collaborative creative engagement in sound and music media.Fundamentals of Digital Audio Workstations (3 hrs)Project-based learning of basic to intermediate-level techniques in audio, MIDI, and audio-visual production using industry-standard software applications.Commercial Music Capstone (3 hrs)Senior Commercial Music Capstone project.Music Business and Entrepreneurship (3 hrs)Provides students with a hands-on experience in planning and launching a musical venture. Upon completion, students will have compiled a professional portfolio, created or improved their own web sites, and will have implemented a plan of action for a music business plan based on their specific interests and needs. Students may also be referred to other UNT faculty and alumni for more information and potential networking opportunities to support their ventures. Through readings, lectures, case studies, assignments, classroom and guest presentations, students become acquainted with the entrepreneurial strategies and diverse trends used to embark in professional music careers.Creative Practice in the Music Industry (3 hrs)Students explore technical, professional and creative practices of the commercial music industry.qRomrgpHlewJoin the JourneyThis is where you belong.