Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Arranging

The Certificate of Achievement in Music Arranging offers students training in the study of the musical concepts of melody, rhythm, harmony, and form as applied to the principles and techniques of writing and arranging for the rhythm section (drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, basic percussion). Students also study lead-lines for solo instruments, two horns (trumpet plus alto or tenor saxophone), and/or voice. Students focus on the conceptual process of combining individual components to create a musically satisfying arrangement. Students explore of the use and integration of MIDI technology and sequencing as they relate to rhythm section and lead-line writing. Students also study various contemporary musical styles and the musical concepts that comprise them, including writing from the "bottom up" (groove-driven) and "top down" (working with a melody in a lead instrument or voice). Students complete writing assignments that incorporate combinations of acoustic, electronic, and MIDI instruments.

30-40

The Certificate of Achievement in Music Arranging is designed to assist students who are pursuing or planning to pursue careers in the field of Commercial Music Arranging. Designed and managed by veteran commercial music professionals, the Certificate of Achievement in Music Arranging is manageable in four semesters and provides students with skill sets not typically required in traditional music curricula. Students master commercial music theory, ear- training, notation and arranging techniques, and undergo training in music software used in the associated fields of Media Arts, Art, Dance and Theater. Students enjoy the hands-on approach offered by Commercial Music faculty, with labs being a primary source of direct learning and collateral experience.

STUDENTS MUST OF COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 12 REQUIRED COURSES: Music 141 Jazz Appreciation 3 Music 161 Introduction to Electronic Music 3 Music 200 Introduction to Music Theory 4 Music 205 Commercial Harmony I 3 Music 206 Commercial Harmony II 3 Music 241 Music Notation and Copying I 1 Music 241 Music Notation and Copying II 1 Music 271 Songwriter’s Workshop I 3 Music 280 The Business of Commercial Music 3 Music 281 Commercial Music Techniques I 3 Music 282 Commercial Music Techniques II 3 Music 321 Elementary Piano I 2 Total Units: 32

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Commercial Music programs exist at LA valley, Citrus, LA City and Long Beach

10-15