COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- PERFORMING MUSICIAN
Cedar Valley only
(Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
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.
SEMESTER I
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:
++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181 or MUAP 2201 through MUAP 2281.
