(Level 1 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.CM.COMPOSITION
This program is designed to prepare musicians to compose music for the dynamic commercial music industry. In addition to preparing the student to compose, arrange and orchestrate original melodies in commercial idioms (including jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), film, video game, etc.); students are given a firm foundation in fundamentals of music theory, ear training, ensembles, and music notation technology. Emphasis is placed on relevance to the demands of the current music industry and the specific needs of each commercial music student composer.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2330 | Commercial Music Arranging and Composition | 3 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (two courses) | 2 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 | 1 |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano Class 2 | 1 |
| MUSC 2319 | Commercial Orchestration | 3 |
| MUSC 2355 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (two courses) | 2 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 27 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUEN 1122 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 1123 | Band | 1 |
| MUEN 1131 | Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 1132 | Woodwind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 1133 | Brass Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 1134 | Guitar Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 1135 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 1137 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 1151 | Vocal Ensemble | 1 |
| MUEN 2123 | Lab Band | 1 |
| MUEN 2141 | Chorus | 1 |
++Applied Music Elective - must be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
+++MUSC 2141 is intended for repeatability for advanced practice.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
