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Popular and Commercial Music
The Beatles. Kendrick Lamar. Alicia Keys. Talking Heads. Adele. What do these performers have in common?
They鈥檝e all made music that is creative, artful, challenging, innovative鈥攂ut also wildly commercially successful. Our popular and commercial music program welcomes rock musicians, rappers, EDM artists, singer/songwriters and all other musicians who might not necessarily have a background in classical or jazz.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Popular and Commercial Music
Our exciting Bachelor of Science in Popular and Commercial Music degree program offers 360-degree training for aspiring performers and songwriters. In addition to learning about the best practices of the music industry, you鈥檒l develop your performance and technical skills with instruction on style, recording techniques, theory, audio production, and more.
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Recent alum (c/o 2022) Mynthia Gonkpala, will perform a set for Dr. Xavier Cole, 18th President of Loyola
Recent alum from the Popular and Commercial degree program ,Mynthia Gonkpala, will perform at the Alumni Party for the 18th President of Loyola Dr. Xavier Cole at House of Blues on Saturday, Sept 23, 2023.
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Rising Star
Faculty Quiana Lynell Wins the International Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition