Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance

About

The Commercial Music Certificate 2 (professional) in Performance is a more advanced program of study that builds on the certificate 1 expertise learned in jazz, popular, and commercial music styles. The professional certificate is designed for advanced students pursuing a professional in the music industry as performers who do not need a complete four-year academic degree program. The emphasis is on expanding fundamental knowledge and practical performance experience to enhance a performance-based career.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please refer to Academic Program Accreditations.

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 (Professional) Level 2

The Certificate in Commercial Music Performance (Professional) Level 2 is a more advanced program of study that builds on the level 1 certificate expertise learned in jazz, popular, and commercial music styles. The professional certificate is designed for advanced students pursuing a professional in the music industry as performers who do not need a complete four-year academic degree program. The emphasis is on expanding fundamental knowledge and practical performance experience to enhance a performance-based career.

Required Courses

• Completion of the Certificate in Commercial Music Performance (Specialist) Level 1 plus the following courses:
  • MUSA 100 level - sections 1001 and 1002 Non-Applied Lessons
  • MUS 127 - The World's Music: Live!
  • MUS 134 - Jazz Appreciation
  • MUSE 138 - Studio Combo
  • MUS 141B - Commercial Music Theory and Arranging 2

Documents/Downloads

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Syllabi

• MUS 127 - The World's Music: Live! (.42 KB)
• MUS 134 - Jazz Appreciation (.73 KB)
• MUS 141B - Commercial Music Theory and Arranging 2 (.17 KB)

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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.