Music Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Successfully perform on instrument of choice and at a basic level on the keyboard
• Use industry-standard recording techniques and equipment
• Create recording projects that include music and audio in digital format
• Produce basic business plans, marketing plans and financial statements

Career opportunities include:

• musician
• singer
• vocalist
• performing artist
• arranger
• songwriter/lyricist
• touring artist
• private studio teacher
• studio assistant
• promoter/ band manager
• director/conductor
• composer
• independent musician
• accompanist
• chamber musician
• orchestrator
• audio-visual technician
• production assistant (media, audio, sound)
• studio technician

For students interested in owning their own business, the Music department highly recommends as preparation for, or enhancement of, an entrepreneurial career, CCC's SBM-020, Small Business Greenhouse course offered through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Harmony Community Campus. Students create business, marketing and financial plans for their own business and gain access to SBDC resources for startup businesses, including 1-on-1 financial counseling and other support. Note: SBM-020 does not qualify for financial aid.

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PROGRAM CODE: AAS.MUSICPERFTECH

1. musicianship and performance skills;
2. technical skills appropriate to composition, recording, digital audio and studio production;
3. business skills necessary for an entrepreneurial career that generates income from multiple sources at any time, and different combinations of sources over time.

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II or higher)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Workplace Writing or WR-121Z Composition I)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (1 course- COMM-100Z Introduction to Communication)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 credit- see catalog for course list)

• Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing. 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• recognize and articulate the interrelationships of basic musical properties such as rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form, when listening, performing, evaluating and composing;
• demonstrate performance proficiency on their instrument of choice and at a basic level on the keyboard by:
  • using technique adequate for artistic self-expression,
  • performing music in at least one style appropriate for the instrument and its repertory,
  • chart reading/writing,
  • showing growth in artistry, technical skills, collaborative competence, and knowledge of repertory through regular ensemble experiences;
• use industry-standard recording techniques and equipment, and other types of music technology studios and equipment;
• complete recording projects that include elements of music and audio in digital format, including MIDI, sound sampling, synthesis, processing, editing, and mixing, and use software/hardware appropriate for these tasks in a professional setting;
• create basic business plans, marketing plans and financial statements appropriate for small music businesses (e.g. showing typical musician income streams in these contexts, marketing via social media and other channels).