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2003 - 2004 Catalog (Archived)
Degree Plans
Commercial Music
Performing Musician Certificate


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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- PERFORMING MUSICIAN

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(Certificate)

(Students pursuing this certificate program are waived from TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: C1.MUSI.PERFORMING

This program is designed to prepare the instrumental or vocal student for entry-level positions in the live performing market of commercial music (jazz, rock, pop, country, etc, ) with enough training provided for a strong foundation to build upon. Coursework includes development of music theory written and aural skills, keyboard introduction, audio engineering and MIDI skills, and development of improvisation skills and repertoire applicable to the individual student.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1311 Music Theory I 3
MUSI 1116 Musicianship I 1
MUSB 1305 Survey of the Music Business 3
MUSI 1181 Piano Class I 1
MUSC 1303 History of Popular Music 3
+Ensemble 1
++Applied Music 1
13

SEMESTER II

MUSC 2141 Forum/Recital 1
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I OR 3
MUSC 1331 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I (3)
MUSP 1391 Special Topics in Music-General Performance 3
MUSC 2314 Improvisation Theory I OR 3
MUSP 1242 Small Commercial Music Ensemble (2)
+Ensemble 1
++Applied Music 2
12-13
Minimum Hours Required 25-26

+Ensembles must be selected from the following:

MUEN 1134 Guitar Ensemble 1
MUEN 1135 Percussion Ensemble 1
MUEN 1151 Vocal Ensemble 1
MUEN 2123 Lab Band 1

++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181 or MUAP 2201 through MUAP 2281.

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