Overview

Upon completion of the program, students receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Music with a Concentration in Commercial Music.

Key Features

Because it is a music degree, Commercial Music students at the Tennessee State University study piano, music theory, music history, as well as enroll in private applied lessons, seminar, present a recital, and participate in one of the Commercial Music ensembles.

The ensembles perform at local schools and various civic events throughout the Nashville area and have even performed on the Bobby Jones gospel music television show.

Programme Structure

Concentrations available:

The Business emphasis is a business minor that is already prescribed in the school catalog. It includes information about accounting, marketing, and management.

The Technology emphasis focuses on the technical as well as musical aspects of recording and production in the modern music industry.

Lastly, the Performance emphasis requires students to study a second instrument, participate in a second ensemble, and present junior and senior recitals.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

Music Management of Creative Industries View 2679 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

3.2 _{(recommended)}

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions Application and $25 application fee. (Check or Money Order)

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL/IELTS is waived with "C" or better in college-level English Comp I)

Notarized Affidavit of support and financial statement. These documents must not be older than six (6) months prior to desired semester of enrollment

Official transcripts from colleges/universities attended in the United States

Official transcripts and authorized school records with a course-by-course listing of courses and grades received; such transcripts must have been evaluated by a foreign educational credential agancy, at the student's expense. Recommended agency is World Education Services (WES): www.wes.org

Proof of required immunizations

Copy of passport

Take the ACT/SAT test if under the age of 21

Please do not submit emailed documents to the Admissions Office

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22848 USD / year

≈ 22848 USD / year
Out-of-State

22848 USD / year

≈ 22848 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9048 USD / year

≈ 9048 USD / year

Living costs

Nashville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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