College of Liberal Arts
College of Liberal Arts
For students who aspire to create their own music in collaborative environments or make music for film and games, UTEP's B.M. in Commercial Music program will launch them into successful careers. Learn from world-class faculty in fully equipped recording studios, computer labs and performance spaces that allow high-impact, hands-on experiences.
Students can declare a preferred major instrument or voice as a performing medium
Technology and entrepreneurship are part of the curriculum to keep students at the forefront of music trends
Participate in public performances with UTEP ensembles in a wide variety of styles
Commercial Music majors at UTEP hone their abilities as performers, composers and arrangers through access to professional grade performance spaces, recording studios and music technology labs.
Chris Reyman, DMA, is a composer for film and video games. His latest project is part of the "Walkabout Mini Golf" game in the popular Oculus Quest virtual-reality gaming system. Reyman helps students develop creative music practices through performance, composition and collaboration.
Many commercial music graduates become performers, managers, promoters, arrangers or composers. These individuals work in radio, television, motion pictures and recording studios. They also work in schools, concert halls and arenas.
