Music---Commercial
Associate in Science
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02540)
Designed to prepare students at the apprentice level in the field of Commercial Music. The Commercial Music program offers students the basic foundation in the various careers and business practices of the music industry such as: music performance in rock/pop/jazz bands, lead and backup singing, music sales, music publishing, studio recording, DJ, and sound reinforcement.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental aspects and principles of music and the music industry, including but not limited to: music theory, notation, performance practices, publishing, royalties, and contracts.
- Students will be able to perform and demonstrate their understanding of working in partnership with people at different levels and proficiencies.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS/RA&T 100 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MUS 101 | MUSIC THEORY I | 3 |
| MUS 111 | AURAL SKILLS I | 1 |
| MUS 132A | CLASS PIANO I | 1 |
| MUS 150/RA&T 110 | MUSIC BUSINESS/CAREER OVERVIEW | 3 |
| Complete one course from the required performance courses listed below | 1-2 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS 102 | MUSIC THEORY II | 3 |
| MUS 113 | AURAL SKILLS II | 1 |
| MUS 125 | APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY I | 0.5 |
| Complete 1-3 units from electives | 1-3 | |
| Complete one course from the required performance courses listed below | 1-2 | |
| Units | 6.5-9.5 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MUS 151/RA&T 120 | RECORDING TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| Complete 1-3 units from electives | 1-3 | |
| Units | 4-6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MUS 155/RA&T 105 | ELECTRONIC MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| RA&T 121 | AUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY I | 2 |
| Complete 1-3 units from electives | 1-3 | |
| Units | 6-8 | |
| Total Units | 28.5-36.5 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| BUS 174 | INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
| MUS 140 | CLASS VOICE I | 1 |
| MUS 141 | CLASS VOICE II | 1 |
| MUS 162 | INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISATION | 1 |
| MUS 107 | AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC | 3 |
| MUS 132B | CLASS PIANO II | 1 |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Performance Courses 1 | ||
| Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 ensembles | ||
| MUS 136A | JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE I | 2 |
| MUS 136B | JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE II | 2 |
| MUS 136C | JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE III | 2 |
| MUS 136D | JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE IV | 2 |
| MUS 170 | SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS I | 1 |
| MUS 171 | SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS II | 1 |
| MUS 172 | SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS III | 1 |
| MUS 173 | SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS IV | 1 |
| MUS 175 | ORCHESTRA I | 1 |
| MUS 176 | ORCHESTRA II | 1 |
| MUS 177 | ORCHESTRA III | 1 |
| MUS 178 | ORCHESTRA IV | 1 |
| MUS 180 | CHAMBER SINGERS I | 2 |
| MUS 181 | CHAMBER SINGERS II | 2 |
| MUS 182 | CHAMBER SINGERS III | 2 |
| MUS 183 | CHAMBER SINGERS IV | 2 |
| MUS 185 | CONCERT CHOIR I | 1 |
| MUS 186 | CONCERT CHOIR II | 1 |
| MUS 187 | CONCERT CHOIR III | 1 |
| MUS 188 | CONCERT CHOIR IV | 1 |
| MUS 158 | CONCERT BAND I | 1 |
| MUS 159 | CONCERT BAND II | 1 |
| MUS 160 | CONCERT BAND III | 1 |
| MUS 161 | CONCERT BAND IV | 1 |
| MUS 166 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE I-BIG BAND | 1 |
| MUS 167 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE II-BIG BAND | 1 |
| MUS 168 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE III-BIG BAND | 1 |
| MUS 169 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV-BIG BAND | 1 |
| MUS 163A | GUITAR ENSEMBLE I | 1 |
| MUS 163B | GUITAR ENSEMBLE II | 1 |
| MUS 163C | GUITAR ENSEMBLE III | 1 |
| MUS 163D | GUITAR ENSEMBLE IV | 1 |
| MUS 165A | LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE I | 1 |
| MUS 165B | LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE II | 1 |
| MUS 165C | LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE III | 1 |
| MUS 165D | LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV | 1 |
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.
| 1 | This is a course requirement, not a unit requirement. |