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As a Commercial Music major at Nova Southeastern University, you’ll be prepared to meet the high expectations in the very competitive music industry. NSU’s B.A. in Commercial Music will teach you to produce music which is innovative, dynamic and ultimately, market-driven. The commercial music program blends the technological and professional requirements of today’s job market with a compact curriculum that builds fundamental skills in analytical thinking through theoretical study and a broad examination of music’s sociological contexts.
Ensemble provides the synthesis where commercial music majors focus on the commercial aspects of producing music in a variety of musical genres and styles with an emphasis on problem solving, effective collaboration and adaptability. Targeted, skills-based electives complement music studies to prepare you for careers in popular music, gaming, advertising/marketing, music editing, podcasting, film/media industry and more.
Your classes are taught by expert faculty who are invested in your musical development. They’ll help you find internships that suit your interests and encourage you to showcase your talent in a vast array of performing and producing opportunities. NSU’s B.A. in Commercial Music will help you craft your personal path to success.
Why Should You Major in Commercial Music at NSU?
Why Should You Major in Commercial Music at NSU?
Why Should You Major in Commercial Music at NSU?
Become a Music Producer, Film Composer or Music Teacher
With your B.A. of Commercial Music degree, you can become the music producer, film composer or music teacher that everyone loves. You can showcase your talent as a soloist or in an ensemble of professional musicians. You can work for a record label or a music manager and explore your musical vision for a lifetime of rewards. Graduates of this program are recording their own music and pursuing related graduate degrees.
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Shark Destinations
NSU B.A. of Commercial Music alumni go on to enjoy exciting and rewarding careers. Graduates of this program can become leaders in a variety of professional positions including composer for advertisements, conductor, film and tv music supervisor, gaming composer, music attorney, music librarian, music producer and promoter, recording artist, recording engineer, sound designer, talent manager and more. Additionally, NSU B.A. of Commercial of Music graduates have found success in graduate programs, teaching music, writing music and touring internationally.
In addition to music concerts, students who study commercial music at NSU open themselves
up to numerous interdisciplinary opportunities. This could be writing original music
for a dance production, creating sound design for a theatre show or performing at
an art gallery exhibit. Students in the past have even had radio airplay through NSU's
Mako Radio, and scored original musical themes for a podcast.
Students have had great experiences with the Josie Music Awards and the National Association
of Music Merchants and all kinds of ensembles, from traditional to experimental, including
the NSU Vocal Ensemble, the Mako Band (Commercial Ensemble), the Pistris Chamber,
the Bossa Nova Chorale and the Digital Music Ensemble. Opportunities for showcasing
your talent are endless at NSU!
NSU Commercial Music students also enjoy exclusive internships. Some companies and
organizations that students have interned at in the past include MN2S, the School
Board of Broward County and Wired Sound Academy.
Learn More About Experiential Learning
Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn
your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry
about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective
graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning
sooner.
Dual Admission Programs
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience.
They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s
ever-changing world. As an NSU Commercial Music major, some sample courses that you
could take include Audio/Radio Production, Advanced Video Editing, Public Relations
Campaigns and Popular Music in Western Culture. Visit the B.A. in Commercial Music
curriculum to view detailed course descriptions and plans of study.
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In addition to music concerts, students who study commercial music at NSU open themselves
up to numerous interdisciplinary opportunities. This could be writing original music
for a dance production, creating sound design for a theatre show or performing at
an art gallery exhibit. Students in the past have even had radio airplay through NSU's
Mako Radio, and scored original musical themes for a podcast.
Students have had great experiences with the Josie Music Awards and the National Association
of Music Merchants and all kinds of ensembles, from traditional to experimental, including
the NSU Vocal Ensemble, the Mako Band (Commercial Ensemble), the Pistris Chamber,
the Bossa Nova Chorale and the Digital Music Ensemble. Opportunities for showcasing
your talent are endless at NSU!
NSU Commercial Music students also enjoy exclusive internships. Some companies and
organizations that students have interned at in the past include MN2S, the School
Board of Broward County and Wired Sound Academy.
Learn More About Experiential Learning
Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn
your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry
about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective
graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning
sooner.
Dual Admission Programs
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience.
They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s
ever-changing world. As an NSU Commercial Music major, some sample courses that you
could take include Audio/Radio Production, Advanced Video Editing, Public Relations
Campaigns and Popular Music in Western Culture. Visit the B.A. in Commercial Music
curriculum to view detailed course descriptions and plans of study.
View Curriculum
