2017 - 2018 Catalog
Program: Commercial Music

COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION

(Level I Certificate)

Cedar Valley only

CVC-New January 1, 2018

• 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.DIG.MUSIC

This program is designed to help the latest generation of digital music producers, beat-makers, and songwriters "hit-the-ground-running" with relevant, cutting-edge tools for addressing the needs of this global industry. Emphasis is on music technology in a big way, based on a firm foundation in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and Digital Audio Workstations (i.e. Logic Pro, Garage Band, Finale, etc.) including instruction on adding music and sound effects to film and video. This exciting curriculum is bolstered and supplemented by applied music (private lessons), ensembles, and classes in the fundamentals of audio, keyboard skills, music business, and recital (concert etiquette). Emphasis is placed on relevance to the demands of the current music industry and the specific needs of each commercial music student producer/composer.

SEMESTER I (Fall)

SEMESTER II (Spring)

+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:

++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.

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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.18

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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1311	Music Theory I	3
MUSI 1116	Sight Singing and Ear Training I	1
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSB 1305	Survey of the Music Business	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital+++	1
BUSI 1301	Business Principles	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
+Elective	Ensemble (one course) OR	1
++Elective	Applied Music (one course)	(1)
		16

SEMESTER II

MUSI 1312	Music Theory II	3
MUSI 1117	Sight Singing and Ear Training II OR	1
MUSI 1182	Piano Class II	(1)
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital+++	1
MUSC 1333	Synthesis I	3
MRKG 1311	Principles of Marketing	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
+Elective	Ensemble (one course) OR	1
++Elective	Applied Music (one course)	(1)
		15

SEMESTER III

MUSC 1327	Audio Engineering I	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital+++	1
MUSB 1380	Cooperative Education - Music Management	3
PSYC 2301	General Psychology	3
MATH 1332	Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)	3
		13

SEMESTER IV

MUSI 1310	American Music	3
MUSC 1331	Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital+++	1
MUSB 1381	Cooperative Education - Music Management	3
ACCT 2301	Principles of Financial Accounting	3
BMGT 1327	Principles of Management	3
		16

Minimum Hours Required

60

+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:

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.

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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- MUSIC BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(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.18

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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1301	Fundamentals of Music I	3
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSB 1305	Survey of the Music Business	3
BUSI 1301	Business Principles	3
		10

SEMESTER II

MUSC 1331	Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I OR	3
MUSC 1327	Audio Engineering I	(3)
MUSB 1380	Cooperative Education - Music Management	3
MRKG 2333	Principles of Selling	3
MRKG 1302	Principles of Retailing	3
		12

Minimum Hours Required

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

(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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1311	Music Theory I	3
MUSI 1116	Sight Singing and Ear Training I	1
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSC 1327	Audio Engineering I	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
MUSI 1310	American Music	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
+Ensemble		1
++Applied Music		1
		17

SEMESTER II

MUSI 1312	Music Theory II	3
MUSI 1117	Sight Singing and Ear Training II OR	1
MUSI 1182	Piano Class II	(1)
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
MATH 1332	Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)	3
+Ensemble OR		1
++Applied Music		(1)
		12

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		1
+++Applied Music		2
		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		2
		15

Minimum Hours Required

60

+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:

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 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

(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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1311	Music Theory I	3
MUSI 1116	Sight Singing and Ear Training I	1
MUSB 1305	Survey of the Music Business	3
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSI 1310	American Music	3
+Ensemble		1
++Applied Music		1-2
		13-14

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		1-2
		11-13

Minimum Hours Required

24-27

+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:

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 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

(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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1311	Music Theory I	3
MUSI 1116	Sight Singing and Ear Training I	1
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSC 1327	Audio Engineering I	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
MUSI 1310	American Music	3
+Ensemble OR		1
++Applied Music		(1)
		16

SEMESTER II

MUSI 1312	Music Theory II	3
MUSI 1117	Sight Singing and Ear Training II OR	1
MUSI 1182	Piano Class II	(1)
RTVB 2343	Commercial Recording Techniques	3
MUSC 2427	Audio Engineering II	4
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
+Ensemble OR		1
++Applied Music		(1)
		16

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
		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
		14

Minimum Hours Required

60

+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:

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 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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1301	Fundamentals of Music I	3
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSC 1327	Audio Engineering I	3
MUSC 1331	Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I	3
		10

SEMESTER II

MUSC 2427	Audio Engineering II	4
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
MUSB 1305	Survey of the Music Business	3
RTVB 2343	Commercial Recording Techniques	3
		11

Minimum Hours Required

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 II Certificate)

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: C2.CM.REC.TECH

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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSC 1327	Audio Engineering I	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
MUSC 1331	Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I	3
		10

SEMESTER II

MUSI 1301	Fundamentals of Music I	3
MUSC 2427	Audio Engineering II	4
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
RTVB 2343	Commercial Recording Techniques	3
		11

SEMESTER III

MUSC 2447	Audio Engineering III	4
MUSI 1310	American Music	3
+Elective		1
		8

SEMESTER IV

MUSC 2448	Audio Engineering IV	4
MUSB 1305	Survey of the Music Business	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
		10

Minimum Hours Required

39

+Elective - must be selected from either of the following MUEN or MUAP:

Ensembles

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 Courses

Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.

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