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This program offers practical classes for a musician looking to write songs or do live performance and recording. Could be completed in one academic year or less. This is a streamlined version of our Music Certificate. It is designed for musicians not able to do in-depth music theory training, but looking for the most practical technical, harmonic and melodic skills.

Career Opportunities

Gigging musician, Songwriter, Small project producer, Studio teacher.
Required Courses (13-14 units)
Units: 13.0-14.0
MUS 210
SONGWRITING I
3.0
MUS 210B
SONGWRITING II
3.0
MUS 211
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
2.0
MUS 212
APPLIED MUSIC (PRIVATE LESSONS)
2.0
 
3.0-4.0
MUS 201
FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (MUSIC THEORY I)
3.0
OR
 
4.0
MUS 204A
MUSIC THEORY II
3.0
AND
MUS 205A
MUSICIANSHIP II
1.0
Plus 2 units from the following:
Units: 2.0
MUS 220
ELEMENTARY VOICE
2.0
MUS 222
INTERMEDIATE VOICE
2.0
MUS 232
BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION
2.0
MUS 233
JAZZ IMPROVISATION
2.0
MUS 257
ELEMENTARY PIANO FOR MUSICIANS
1.0
MUS 258
ELEMENTARY PIANO
1.0
MUS 259
INTERMEDIATE PIANO
1.0-2.0
MUS 270
ELEMENTARY GUITAR
2.0
MUS 271
INTERMEDIATE GUITAR
2.0
Plus 4-6 units from the following:
Units: 4.0-6.0
MUS 223
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
2.0-3.0
MUS 224A
BEGINNING VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP
2.0
MUS 224B
INTERMEDIATE VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP
2.0
MUS 225
WIND ENSEMBLE
2.0
MUS 227
CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
1.0-3.0
MUS 228
MIXED CHORUS
1.0-3.0
MUS 229
CHAMBER SINGERS
2.0
MUS 231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BIG BAND)
1.5-3.0
MUS 232A
CONCERT JAZZ ENSEMBLE
1.5-3.0
MUS 244A
BEGINNING SMALL GROUP JAZZ PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM
1.0
MUS 244B
ADVANCED SMALL GROUP JAZZ PRACTICUM
1.0
MUS 245
JAZZ WORKSHOP
2.0
Total: 19.0-22.0

Program Outcomes

Outcome
Perform with a band.
Assessment
Class Performances Performance Exams Private lesson performance Jury performance
Outcome
Facilitate a small-scale recording project.
Assessment
Class Performances Performance Exams Private lesson performance Jury performance Quizzes/Exams
Outcome
Compose and notate a song and communicate the song to a small ensemble.
Assessment
Class Performance(s) Group Work Performance Exams Concerts
Outcome
Direct a small ensemble.
Assessment
Class Performance(s) Group Work Performance Exams Concerts