Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial Music 1 (Specialist) - Performance

About

The Commercial Music Certificate 1 (specialist) in Performance is a program of study focusing on jazz, popular, and commercial music. It is designed for students that have a future in the music industry as performers who do not need a complete four-year academic degree program. The emphasis is on acquiring essential knowledge and practical performance experience to prepare, or enhance a performance-based career.

Accreditation

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify commercial music styles and analyze their applications in today's music world.
• Recognize style influences and create their own songs/arrangements using melody and chords.
• Identify production approaches that define a variety of styles.
• Recognize and analyze identifiable rhythms and progressions. Create your own rhythms and progressions.

Requirements

Certificate in Commercial Music Performance (Specialist) Level 1

The Certificate in Commercial Music Performance (Specialist) Level 1 is a program of study focusing on jazz, popular, and commercial music. It is designed for students that have a future in the music industry as performers who do not need a complete four-year academic degree program. The emphasis is on acquiring essential knowledge and practical performance experience to prepare, or enhance a performance-based career.

Required Courses

• MUS 125 - History of Rock Music
• MUS 181 - Business of Music
• MUSE 138 - Studio Combo
• MUS 141A - Commercial Music Theory and Arranging 1

Documents/Downloads

Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial Music 1 (Specialist) - Performance

• Plans of Study: NA
• Syllabi:
  • MUS 125
  • MUS 181
  • MUSE 138
• Degree Worksheets: NA
• Careers: NA
• Graduate Handbooks: NA
• Additional Downloads: NA
• Related Links: NA

Contacts

School of Music

The School of Music offers enriching undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students pursuing careers in composition, conducting, jazz studies, music education, and performance. We have more than 400 music majors studying under the guidance of experienced artist and performers, master teachers, and respected international scholars.

College of Fine Arts

The College of Fine Arts provides an academic experience that heightens awareness of the physical, intellectual, and cultural world. We diligently prepare students for professional employment and/or post-graduate study in their artistic area.