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This degree or certificate is designed to help students who will be entering the music industry or a field where a knowledge of music will be helpful. Students will choose to focus on a particular area of study. Students will develop musical skills, learn to analyze and recognize musical patterns, and gain a breadth of knowledge of our diverse musical world. These music courses are designed to help students think, create, and collaborate in a critical, expressive, and articulate manner. Students must complete the required courses and choose additional courses to total a minimum of 22 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply fundamental theory, musicianship and analytical skills to music. Students will develop a basic knowledge of music history and demonstrate keyboard competency. Students will perform in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for their particular music concentration. The courses are divided into four categories: core classes, instrumental and vocal classes, performing ensembles, and electives.

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PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE UNITS
Corequisite: MUSIC 211 MUSIC 201 Musicianship I 1
Corequisite: MUSIC 201 MUSIC 211 Harmony I 3
   One unit from the following
  
Must demonstrate a basic proficiency on the instrument or voice. Audition required; Corequisite; MUSIC 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241, or 242
 MUSIC 140 Applied Music  2 X 0.5 
  Select one course from the following
  MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation 3
  MUSIC 121 History of Rock Music 3
  MUSIC 122 History of Jazz  3
  MUSIC 125 History and Literature I (Antiquity - 1750)
 3
  MUSIC 126 History and Literature  II (1750 - Present)
 3
  MUSIC 127 Exploring Music Through Culture
3
  Select one course (2 units) from the following

MUSIC 135 Voice Training I 2
MUSIC 135 or equivalent MUSIC 136 Voice Training II 2
  Select one course (2 units) from the following
  MUSIC 160 Piano I 2
MUSIC 160 or equivalent MUSIC 161 Piano II 2
MUSIC 161 or equivalent
 MUSIC 162 Piano III 2
MUSIC 161 or equivalent MUSIC 163 Piano Workshop I 1
MUSIC 163 or equivalent MUSIC 164 Piano Workshop II 1
MUSIC 164 or equivalent MUSIC 165 Piano Workshop III 1
MUSIC 165 or equivalent MUSIC 166 Piano Workshop IV 1
  Select two semester units from the following performing ensembles courses
Ability to perform upon the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, bass, guitar,  vibraphone, or piano. Audition required
 MUSIC 143 Jazz Band 1
Ability to play a musical instrument in a band/orchestra/chamber music ensemble. Audition required
 MUSIC 144 Woodwind Ensemble 1
Ability to play a musical instrument in a band/orchestra. Audition required
 MUSIC 145 Brass Ensemble 1
Ability to perform on a standard orchestral instrument. Audition required
 MUSIC 146 Community Orchestra: Literature 1725-1850 1
Ability to perform on a standard orchestral instrument. Audition required
 MUSIC 147 Community Orchestra: Literature 1825-1950 1

MUSIC 148 Chamber Music 1
Ability to play a musical instrument in a band/orchestra or chamber music ensemble. Audition required
 MUSIC 152 String Ensemble 1
Audition required. MUSIC 230 Chorus 1
Audition required. MUSIC 231 College Choir 1
Audition required. MUSIC 232 Chamber Chorale: Winter Productions 1
Audition required. MUSIC 233 Chamber Chorale: Festival 1
Audition required. MUSIC 235 Concert Singers: Masterworks 1
Audition required. MUSIC 236 Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Traditional 1
Audition required. MUSIC 237 Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Contemporary 1
Audition required. MUSIC 240 Concert Singers: Holiday Concert 1
Audition required. MUSIC 241 Concert Singers: Traditional 1
Audition required. MUSIC 242 Concert Singers: Contemporary 1
  Select 8 units from the following elective courses  (if not used above)
  MUSIC 103 Keyboard Harmony I 2
MUSIC 103 or equivalent MUSIC 113 Keyboard Harmony II 2
  MUSIC 121 History of Rock Music 3
  MUSIC 122 History of Jazz 3
  MUSIC 127 Exploring Music Through Culture
 3
  MUSIC 150 Beginning Guitar 1
  MUSIC 153 Contemporary Guitar I 1
MUSIC 153 or equivalent MUSIC 154 Contemporary Guitar II 1
MUSIC 154 or equivalent MUSIC 155 Contemporary Guitar III 1
  MUSIC 156 Classical Guitar I 2
MUSIC 156 or equivalent MUSIC 157 Classical Guitar II 2
MUSIC 157 or equivalent MUSIC 158 Classical Guitar III 2
  MUSIC 171 Introduction to Music Business 3

MUSIC 176 Introduction to Songwriting 3
  MUSIC 177 Introduction to Music Technology and Sequencing 3
  MUSIC 178 Introduction to Recording 3
  MUSIC 185 Pro Tools 101 1.5
MUSIC 185 or equivalent MUSIC 186 Pro Tools 110 1.5
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 22
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
August 2022
 Catalog 2022-2023
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.