Performing Musician Certificate

Location(s): Cedar Valley

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(Level I Certificate)

Cedar Valley campus only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.MUSI.PERFORM.21

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 1

MUSC 1313 - Commercial Music Theory I (3 Credit Hours)
MUSP 2103 - Commercial Class Piano (1 Credit Hours)
OR
MUSP 1110 - Applied Commercial Music: Piano (1 Credit Hours)
OR
MUSP 1123 - Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer (1 Credit Hours)
MUSC 2314 - Improvisation Theory I (3 Credit Hours)
MUSB 1305 - Survey of the Music Business (3 Credit Hours)
MUSI 1310 - American Music (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) (1 Credit Hours) +
Elective - Applied Commercial Music (one course) (1-2 Credit Hours) ++

Semester Total: 15-16 Credit Hours

Semester 2

MUSC 2141 - Forum/Recital (1 Credit Hours)
MUSC 1327 - Audio Engineering I (3 Credit Hours)
OR
MUSC 1331 - Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I (3 Credit Hours)
MUSP 1391 - Special Topics in Music (3 Credit Hours)
MUSP 1242 - Small Commercial Music Ensemble (2 Credit Hours)
Elective - Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) (1 Credit Hours) +
Elective - Applied Commercial Music (one course) (1-2 Credit Hours) ++

Semester Total: 11-12 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 26-28 Credit Hours

Electives

+Ensemble Elective

Must be selected from the following. NOTE: All ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles:

++Applied Music Elective

Must be selected from the following. NOTE: Student has an option to take two 1-credit hour courses or one 2-credit hour course:

Note(s)

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.