Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee offers a commercial music bachelor's degree through the School of Music. Students have the option of emphasizing composition and arranging, music business, music technology, performance and song writing. Students are also required to participate in private study with a faculty member and perform in recitals. Students in this program learn to arrange musical styles, develop business skills, create music using technology and create commercial songs.
Los Angeles Valley College offers an Associate of Arts degree in commercial music that prepares students for entry-level careers and continuing education opportunities. The curriculum includes courses in music business, music theory, music notation and copying, commercial music techniques, computer music sequencing and commercial harmony. Students are also required to participate in a recording arts workshop and performance ensemble. In addition to this degree, certificate programs are available in composing, recording and performing.
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton offers a bachelor's degree in commercial music with a creative track or music technology track. Students are required to audition for this program in front of faculty members with a vocal or instrumental performance. Core courses include music theory, musical perception, orchestration and music culture. The creative track focuses on music composition, and composing and arranging. Students in the music technology track learn about live sound reinforcement and sound recording.
Cedar Valley College is part of the Dallas County Community College District and offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in commercial music. Students are required to compete 61 to 65 credits, and courses include music theory, music business, composition, audio engineering, musicianship, commercial orchestration and history of popular music. The program also requires students to participate in an ensemble in jazz, band, keyboard, vocal, guitar, brass, percussion or symphonic wind. Throughout the program, students must participate in recitals and give performances.