Alabama School of the Arts | Department of Music Program

Bachelor of Music in Performance | Commercial Voice

Exceptional faculty and classroom training. Many performance opportunities.
Environment shaped from the Christian perspective.

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Performance, Commercial Voice, BM

Performance, Commercial Voice, BM

This exciting degree will prepare you for a career as a touring artist, background vocalist, commercial voice instructor, session singer, and countless other opportunities in commercial music. The faculty at the Alabama School of the Arts work passionately to cultivate singers who are marketable in the ever-changing world of music performance.

BM Curriculum
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Performance, Commercial Voice, BM

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  • Core Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Applied Music Requirements
  • Ensemble Participation

Core Courses

  • Effective English
  • Literature
  • Christian Studies
  • Speech or Philosophy
  • History
  • Laboratory Science
  • Mathematics
  • General Education Electives

Major Courses

  • MU 011 Concert Music (8 consecutive semesters)
  • MU 101 Theory I
  • MU 101L Theory Laboratory I
  • MU 102 Theory I
  • MU 102L Theory Laboratory I
  • MU 201 Theory II
  • MU 201L Theory Laboratory II
  • MU 202 Theory II
  • MU 202L Theory Laboratory II
  • WL 101 Inside the Music Industry
  • MU 203 Survey of Technology and Media
  • MU 249 Diction
  • WL 301 Copyright and Intellectual Property Law
  • MU 306 Commerical Music Analysis
  • MU 310 Music History I
  • MU 311 Music History II
  • MU 324 Vocal Pedagogy (2 semester hours)
  • MU 330 Conducting Techniques
  • MU 333 Commercial Vocal Styles
  • MU 410 History of Commercial Music
  • WL 411 The Entrepreneur Musician
  • MU 412 Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts
  • MU 429 Studio Singing
  • MUA 200 Piano Proficiency
  • MU 200 Mid-Level Review (Music)
  • MUA 300 Junior Recital

Applied Music Requirements

  • Applied Voice (16 semester hours)
  • MUA 132 Applied Voice (4 consecutive semesters)
  • MUA 332 Applied Voice (4 consecutive semesters)
  • Secondary Applied Area (4 semesters hours)
    • MUA 141.1 Class Piano
    • MUA 142.1 Class Piano
    • MUA 241.1 Class Piano
    • MUA 242.1 Class Piano

Ensemble Participation

  • Primary Ensemble: University Chorale
  • MUE 101.1 University Chorale (4 consecutive semesters)
  • MUE 301.1 University Chorale (4 consecutive semesters)
  • Secondary Ensemble: The Alabama School of the Arts suggests a minimum of 4 sequential semesters of a small ensemble in addition to the required 8 consecutive semesters of a primary/large ensemble.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Step 1: Apply to UM

The University of Mobile and the Alabama School of the Arts require all students to submit an admission application before auditioning.

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Step 2: Audition

Fill out the interest form today to begin and schedule your audition. Auditions may be scheduled weekly (Monday-Thursday) for the student upon approval from the ASOTA office.

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As Dean of Alabama School of the Arts, Dr. Goodwin brings his practical, real life experience as a touring artist combined with his pursuit of scholarly excellence into the classroom and vocal studio, giving students valuable insight and practical applications for being a successful singer, musician and worship leader.

Dr. Andrew Goodwin Dean, Alabama School of the Arts agoodwin@umobile.edu

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