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Program - Commercial Music
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2016 - 2017 Catalog
Program: Commercial Music
COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- COMPOSITION AND DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
Cedar Valley only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and 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: AAS.CM.COMP.DIGIT.14
This program is designed to prepare the student with the writing skills required for arranging and composing for small and large instrumental and vocal groups in all areas of commercial music, i.e., jazz, rock, pop, country/western. Standard manuscript techniques will be emphasized in actual writing assignments.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| MUSC 2355 |
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) II OR |
3 |
| MUSI 2311 |
Music Theory III |
(3) |
| MUSC 2314 |
Improvisation Theory I |
3 |
| MUSC 2141 |
Forum/Recital |
1 |
| MUSC 2330 |
Commercial Music Arranging and Composition |
3 |
| MUSI 1310 |
American Music |
3 |
| +Ensemble OR |
|
1 |
| ++Applied Music |
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(1) |
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14 |
SEMESTER IV
| Minimum Hours Required |
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60 |
+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:
++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
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.
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- MUSIC BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Cedar Valley only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and 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: AAS.CM.BUS.ENTRP.14
This program is designed to prepare the music major in retaining for the music industry job market. Training is provided in music skills as well as in business, i.e., business of music, salesmanship, small business management. The training is culminated with work experience coordinated through local merchants.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| Minimum Hours Required |
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60 |
+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:
++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
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.
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- MUSIC BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley only
- 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.BUS.ENTRP
This program is designed to prepare the music major in retailing for the music industry job market. Training is provided in music skills as well as in business, i.e., business of music, salesmanship, retailing techniques.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| Minimum Hours Required |
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22 |
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.
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- PERFORMING MUSICIAN
Gainful Employment Information
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Cedar Valley only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and 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: AAS.CM.PERFORM.14
This program is designed to prepare the instrumental and vocal student for performances in commercial music, i.e., jazz, rock, pop, country/western. This training will include work in performance techniques, styles, solo and ensemble work, repertoire for small and large groups, and actual performances.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| MUSC 1331 |
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I |
3 |
| MUSC 2314 |
Improvisation Theory I |
3 |
| MUSC 2141 |
Forum/Recital |
1 |
| PSYC 2301 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| MUSP 1391 |
Special Topics in Music - General Performance |
3 |
| +Ensemble |
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1 |
| +++Applied Music |
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2 |
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16 |
SEMESTER IV
| MUSB 1305 |
Survey of the Music Business |
3 |
| MUSC 2141 |
Forum/Recital |
1 |
| MUSP 1242 |
Small Commercial Music Ensemble |
2 |
| MUSC 2319 |
Commercial Orchestration |
3 |
| MUSP 1391 |
Special Topics in Music - General Performance |
3 |
| +Ensemble |
|
1 |
| +++Applied Music |
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2 |
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15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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60 |
+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:
++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
+++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 2201 through MUAP 2281.
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.
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- PERFORMING MUSICIAN
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley only
- 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 |
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1-2 |
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11-13 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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24-27 |
+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.
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- RECORDING TECHNOLOGY
Gainful Employment Information
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Cedar Valley only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and 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: AAS.CM.RECORD.14
This program is designed to prepare commercial musicians with additional skills in the field of recording technology. In addition to preparing the student in vocal or instrumental commercial music techniques, training is provided in the basic console recording skills such as microphone selection and placement, mix down techniques, master tape production, studio techniques, trouble-shooting, and session procedures. Emphasis is placed on the specific needs of the commercial musician in the field of recording.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| MUSC 1331 |
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I |
3 |
| MUSC 2141 |
Forum/Recital |
1 |
| RTVB 1392 |
Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician OR |
3 |
| RTVB 1380 |
Cooperative Education - Radio and Television |
(3) |
| MUSC 2447 |
Audio Engineering III |
4 |
| MATH 1332 |
Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) |
3 |
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14 |
SEMESTER IV
| MUSC 2141 |
Forum/Recital |
1 |
| MUSB 1305 |
Survey of the Music Business |
3 |
| RTVB 1392 |
Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician OR |
3 |
| RTVB 1381 |
Cooperative Education - Radio and Television |
(3) |
| MUSC 2448 |
Audio Engineering IV |
4 |
| PSYC 2301 |
General Psychology |
3 |
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14 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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60 |
+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:
++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
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.
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- RECORDING TECHNOLOGY
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I One-Year Certificate)
Cedar Valley only
- 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.MUS.1Y.RECORD.12
This program is designed to prepare commercial musicians with additional skills in the field of recording technology. In addition to preparing the student in vocal or instrumental commercial music techniques, training is provided in the basic console recording skills such as microphone selection and placement, mix down techniques, master tape production, studio techniques, trouble-shooting, and session procedures. Emphasis is placed on the specific needs of the commercial musician in the field of recording.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| Minimum Hours Required |
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21 |
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.
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- RECORDING TECHNOLOGY
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Two-Year Certificate)
Cedar Valley only
- 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.MUS.2Y.RECORD.12
This program is designed to prepare commercial musicians with additional skills in the field of recording technology. In addition to preparing the student in vocal or instrumental commercial music techniques, training is provided in the basic console recording skills such as microphone selection and placement, mix down techniques, master tape production, studio techniques, trouble-shooting, and session procedures. Emphasis is placed on the specific needs of the commercial musician in the field of recording.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| Minimum Hours Required |
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39 |
+Elective - must be selected from either of the following MUEN or MUAP:
Ensembles
Applied Music Courses
Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
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