Songwriting, BM

The songwriting degree trains students to be agile and adaptable creators of unique musical works in the 21st century. To fully prepare students for success in the current and emerging music industry, students are trained in an immersive and integrated program-musically, technologically, and entrepreneurially.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (87 Units)

General Education Requirements (40-55 Units)

The General Education requirements will follow the curriculum set forth for other University degree programs. Sixteen (16) units of G.E. requirements will be met through the specific coursework of the Songwriting major. See School of Music Handbook for details.

Lower Division Performance Requirements

MUS 015 - Class Piano for Worship Arts and Commercial Music I *
MUS 016 - Rhythm Instruments I
MUS 025 - Class Piano for Worship Arts and Commercial Music II
MUS 026 - Rhythm Instruments II *
MUS 046 - Popular Music Ensemble: 50s-70s (2 units)
MUS 047 - Popular Music Ensemble: 80s-Contemporary (2 units)
MUS 080 -089 - Private Instruction (4 units, same instrument)
*Piano Proficiency Requirements and Exemptions:
- Students must stay enrolled in Class Piano for Worship Arts until piano proficiency is completed.
- Pianists who pass all fifteen (15) skills of piano proficiency (Division III) may be exempt from MUS 015 and MUS 025.

California Baptist University

Songwriting, BM

Traditional Major Program Requirements (87 Units)

General Education Requirements (40-55 Units)

Lower Division Performance Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Upper Division Performance Requirements

Upper Division Requirements

Songwriting Requirements

Songwriting Elective Requirements