About the course

The Commercial Music program at USC Upstate provides students with the skills to adapt and thrive in today?s rapidly changing music industry. Our mission is to prepare majors for successful careers in music, provide an inclusive environment for all students to create and learn about music, and enhance the quality of life in the Upstate region through public concerts, talent management, and professional / community partnerships. Commercial Music is an innovative, career-relevant program that focuses on contemporary popular music and jazz within a liberal arts context. Our curriculum prepares students for careers in performance, songwriting, composing / arranging, recording / producing, music instruction, worship music, music publishing, artist management, event promotion, musical theatre, or music journalism. Our faculty members have years of professional experience in the fields of instrumental and vocal performance, composition, and music technology. Our classes help students develop core competencies in performance, musicianship and music theory, music history, music production and recording, and music business and entrepreneurship. Our experiential learning philosophy provides students with high-impact opportunities in live musical performance and industry-standard digital music production technology. Our performing ensembles are a visible presence in the Upstate community, and our students regularly perform at venues and complete professional internships throughout the region. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Spartanburg
Fall (August), 2024	Spartanburg
Spring (January), 2025	Spartanburg
Fall (August), 2025	Spartanburg
Spring (January), 2026	Spartanburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Carolina - Shorelight

An international student at the University must be proficient in English (i.e., a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 (paper based) or 173 (computer based) or 61 (internet based) or IELTS of 6.0. International applicants must also provide official copies of school transcripts or certificates of satisfactory study (such as “A” or “O” levels, baccalaureate, bachillerato, Abitur or other school certificates). These records must include an English translation of the subjects you have studied and the grades you made in each subject. Ensure that the school’s grading system is explained.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Carolina - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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