LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Music Commercial Performance
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 0274 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
The Music Commercial Performance Program has been designed to focus on today's
music in pop and jazz idioms. It is a first step toward a professional career
in commercial music, such as studio engineer, band manager or performer. In
addition to academic music classes, the curriculum includes training in a
private instrument, performances with fine ensembles, and introduction to
computers and music. Emphasis is placed on integrating skills acquisition with
performance opportunities. Not all courses in this program transfer to all
colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or
counselor before enrolling in any course.
This is a selective admission program. In order to be considered as a candidate
for this program, students must meet basic admission requirements beyond those
required for admission to the college.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
The admission requirements for this program may change each academic year. For
the most recent application information, contact the Humanities and Performing
Arts Department, Arts and Sciences Building, Room 255, telephone number
(517) 483-1018 or the LCC Admissions Office, Room 232, Gannon Vocational-
Technical Center, telephone number (517) 483-1254.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE MUSIC COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Curriculum Code: 0722
In order to be considered as a candidate for this program, students must
complete the following requirements:
a. Submit high school transcript or GED and all college transcripts.
b. Interview with Performing Arts advisor to discuss curriculum
requirements. Repertoire requirements for the audition pertaining to
their specific instrument will be described in detail.
c. Audition. The actual audition day will consist of a live performance on
instrument or voice in front of a faculty panel. A theory test covering
written and aural theory will also be administered on the audition day.
Names of students passing this phase of the Selective Admissions will be
forwarded to the Admissions Office for processing.
MUSIC COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum Code: 0274
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 49 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
HUMS 213 World Civilizations I 4
MTEC 120 Audio Production I 4
MTEC 121 Audio Recording I 4
MTEC 220 Audio Production II 4
MUSC 138 Class Piano Major I 2
MUSC 155 Class Voice Commercial I 2
MUSC 156 Class Voice Commercial II 2
MUSC 163 Aural Skills I 1
MUSC 164 Aural Skills II 1
MUSC 193 Basic Musicianship I 3
MUSC 194 Basic Musicianship II 3
MUSC 253 Business of Music 3
MUSC 254 Band Management 2
MUSC 276 Lyric Writing 2
MUSC 280 Private Songwriting 1
MUSC 297 Synthesizers & Computer Music 2
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
THEA 120 Introduction to Acting 2
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 20-21 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: History 4 Credits
MUSC 245 Jazz History 2
MUSC 248 Rock Hist I: Blues to British 2
MUSC 249 Rock Hist II: 1963 to Present 2
MUSC 251 Blues History 2
CHOICE 3: Piano or Guitar Class 1-2 Credits
MUSC 139 Class Piano Major II 2
MUSC 270 Rock Guitar I 1
CHOICE 4: Private Lessons Commercial (See Note 2) 8 Credits
MUSC 157 Applied Lesson I 2
MUSC 158 Applied Lesson II 2
MUSC 257 Applied Lesson III 2
MUSC 258 Applied Lesson IV 2
CHOICE 5: Ensembles and Voice (Choose 1 Subchoice) 4 Credits
Subchoice 5A: Voice Requirements (See Note 2)
MUSC 108 Concert Choir 1
Subchoice 5B: Instrumental Requirements (See Note 2)
MUSC 119 Lansing Concert Band 1
MUSC 121 Percussion Ensemble 1
MUSC 123 Jazz Ensemble 1
MINIMUM TOTAL 69
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
these Core areas.
2. Courses may be repeated and must be taken each semester student is
enrolled as a major for a total of four credits.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
MTEC 120 MTEC 121 HUMS 213 MTEC 220
MUSC 138 MUSC 156 MUSC 253 MUSC 254
MUSC 155 MUSC 164 MUSC 276 MUSC 280
MUSC 163 MUSC 194 THEA 120 SPCH 120
MUSC 193 MUSC 297 Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 1
WRIT 121 Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 4 Lim. Ch. 4
Lim. Ch. 4 Lim. Ch. 3 Lim. Ch. 5 Lim. Ch. 5
Lim. Ch. 5 Lim. Ch. 4
Lim. Ch. 5
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