Voice (ND)

This certificate is designed to help voice students entering the music field. Students will develop musical artistry and proficiency, 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.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify major topics, developments, debates, and issues in music; discuss, analyze, and synthesize a variety of theoretical and practical foci in music; and develop expressive vocal technique in a range of styles, genres, and ensembles.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
MUSIC 135	Voice Training I	2
MUSIC 136	Voice Training II	2
COMPLETE ONE UNIT OF THE FOLLOWING
MUSIC 140	Applied Music Lessons (.5 unit class must be taken twice)	1
CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF TWO UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING
MUSIC 230	Chorus	1
MUSIC 231	College Choir	1
MUSIC 232	Chamber Chorale: Winter Productions	1
MUSIC 233	Chamber Chorale: Festival	1
MUSIC 235	Concert Singers: Masterworks	0.5-1
MUSIC 236	Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Traditional	1
MUSIC 237	Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Contemporary	1
MUSIC 241	Concert Singers: Traditional	1
MUSIC 240	Concert Singers: Holiday Concert	1
MUSIC 242	Concert Singers: Contemporary	1
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
MUSIC 101	Music Fundamentals	3
MUSIC 211	Harmony I	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		10

*Financial Aid Ineligible

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN. 

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
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.