PAGE 18 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is ‘commercial music?’ • Commercial music refers to music that is produced for a specific market with an intended need, audience, or consumer base. It also implies any type of contemporary music created for streaming, advertising, music libraries, television, film, video games, or corporate music. Is commercial music right for me? • Would you enjoy performing popular music of all styles and genres? • Would you enjoy creating music in popular styles? • Would you enjoy learning software sequencing, audio recording, and post-production? • Would you enjoy learning how the music business works? • If you answered yes to any of these questions, then yes, commercial music is right for you! How do I enroll? • First, apply to NSU here: https:// www.nova.edu/apply-now/ • Next, email Dr. Bill Adams (wadams@nova.edu) to schedule an audition. How long will the program take to complete? • The B.A. degree will take approximately four years to complete. Are there online classes? Can the degree be completed online? • Yes, approximately 18% of the program’s required courses are available online. • At this time, the B.A. in Commercial Music Program is offered as an oncampus, in-person degree on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. How much does it cost to attend NSU? • To learn more about NSU’s tuition and fees, visit this site: https:// hcas.nova.edu/admissions/tuitionfees.html I play cello - will that be allowed in Mako Band? • Yes! The Mako Band welcomes all instruments each semester. How is NSU’s program different from other college music programs? • NSU’s Commercial Music Program differs from other college music programs by preparing students for a career in the diverse, vibrant, and contemporary music industry. There, the musician will need to use a variety of talents and skills to be successful including performance, music creation, production, and business. Do you have music ensembles? • Yes we do! There is the Mako Band, our instrumental ensemble, and the Bossa Nova Chorale, our vocal ensemble. We also have the NSU Drumline, and Shark Gold, an auditioned show choir.
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