Music, Commercial (Songwriting or Production), B.M.

Total hours required: 72

Required Courses:

• CMU 1013 - Introduction to the Music Industry (3) F, SP
• CMU 1023 - Introduction to Audio Production (3) S
• CMU 1102 - Introduction to Audio Technology (2) F
• CMU 1220 - Charting Proficiency (0) F, S
• CMU 2013 - Music Entrepreneurship (3) F. S
• CMU 2082 - Identity and Artistry (2) F
• CMU 3000 - Upper Division Hearing (0) F, SP
• CMU 3023 - History of Popular Music (3) S
• CMU 3033 - Studio Arranging and Improvisation (3) S
• CMU 3042 - Catalog & Portfolio I (2) F
• CMU 3052 - Catalog & Portfolio II (2) SP
• CMU 390V - Commercial Music Internship (0-3)

• Complete 2 internships, minimum 1 credit hour each, or non-credit equivalent.

• CMU 4033 - Business of Songwriting & Music Production (3) F
• CMU 4042 - Catalog & Portfolio III (2) F
• CMU 499V - Senior Project (1-2)
• MU 1111 - Aural Skills I (1) SP
• MU 1121 - Aural Skills II (1) F
• MU 1133 - Theory I (3) SP
• MU 1143 - Theory II (3) F
• MU 2402 - Music Literature (2) F, SP
• MU 3013 - Jazz and Pop Music Theory (3) F
• MU 4020 - Piano Proficiency (0)

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       Choose Songwriting Specialization:

• CMU 2043 - Songwriting I (3) F
• CMU 2053 - Songwriting II (3) S
• CMU 2063 - Lyric Writing Lab (3) F

•      or

       Choose Production Specialization:

• CMU 2023 - Music Production I (3) F
• CMU 2033 - Music Production II (3) S
• CMU 3013 - Mix Techniques (3) F

Music Electives:

6 additional hours should be chosen from any 3000/4000-level MU, CMU, or WA courses.

All course prerequisites apply to electives.

Additional Requirements:

Private lessons (50-minute, 1-hour credit) during each semester the student is enrolled (up to 8).

Participation in the assigned ensemble for each semester the student is enrolled (up to 8); 4 must be for credit; all must receive a satisfactory grade.

Participation and a satisfactory grade in MU 2000  (Music Seminar) during each semester the student is enrolled (up to 6).