LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Music: Commercial
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 0274 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
The Music: Commercial 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 private training in an
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 Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
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 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 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum Code: 0274
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 31 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
MTEC 120 Audio Production I 4
MUSC 138 Class Piano Major I 2
MUSC 155 Class Voice Commercial I 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 197 Intro to Music Technologies 2
MUSC 253 Business of Music 3
MUSC 254 Band Management 2
MUSC 263 Aural Skills III 1
MUSC 264 Aural Skills IV 1
MUSC 293 Advanced Musicianship I 3
MUSC 294 Advanced Musicianship II 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS (See Note 1) TOTAL: 41-48 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 16-20 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill these
requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are available for
each core area.)
Communication Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area 3-4
Science Core Area 4-5
Writing Core Area 3-4
CHOICE 2: History 4 Credits
MUSC 240 World Music History I 4
MUSC 241 World Music History II 4
MUSC 242 American Musical Theatre 2
MUSC 246 History of Blues and Jazz 2
MUSC 247 History of Rock and Roll 2
CHOICE 3: Applied Skills 1-2 Credits
MUSC 139 Class Piano Major II 2
MUSC 156 Class Voice Commercial II 2
MUSC 232 Music Seminar 1
MUSC 270 Rock Guitar 2
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 one subchoice) 4 Credits
Subchoice 5A: Voice Requirements (See Note 2)
MUSC 101 Lanswingers Vocal Ensemeble 1
MUSC 102 Women's Chorus 1
MUSC 104 LCC Satin Blues Ensemble 1
MUSC 108 Concert Choir 1
Subchoice 5B: Instrumental Requirements (See Note 2)
MUSC 119 Lansing Concert Band 1
MUSC 121 Percussion Ensemble 1
MUSC 122 Guitar Ensemble 1
MUSC 123 Jazz Ensemble 1
CHOICE 6: Music and Media Technology (See Note 3) 7-8 Credits
MTEC 121 Audio Recording I 4
MTEC 122 Sound Reinforcement 4
MTEC 130 Radio Production I 4
MTEC 220 Audio Production II 4
MTEC 221 Audio Recording II 4
MUSC 298 Electronic and Computer Music 3
CHOICE 7: Performing Arts Electives 1-2 Credits
MUSC 276 Lyric Writing 2
MUSC 280 Private Composition 1
THEA 120 Introduction to Acting 2
Dance Classes (See Note 4) 1-2
MINIMUM TOTAL 72
NOTES:
1. It is strongly recommended that students intending to transfer to four-
year institutions meet additional course requirements as outlined in the
MACRAO Transfer Agreement (see "Transfer Information"). Students should
also consult appropriate Transfer Guides for specific four-year programs
(available from Counseling and Advising).
2. Courses may be repeated and MUST be taken each semester student is
enrolled as a major.
3. Other Media Technology (MTEC) courses may be substituted with department
approval.
4. Students may choose from 100 level DANC courses, and may need to meet
other audition requirements.
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 MUSC 164 MUSC 253 MUSC 254
MUSC 138 MUSC 194 MUSC 263 MUSC 264
MUSC 155 MUSC 197 MUSC 293 MUSC 294
MUSC 163 Lim. Ch. 1 Lim. Ch. 1 Lim. Ch. 1
MUSC 193 Lim. Ch. 1 Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 4
Lim. Ch. 1 Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 4 Lim. Ch. 5
Lim. Ch. 4 Lim. Ch. 3 Lim. Ch. 5 Lim. Ch. 6
Lim. Ch. 5 Lim. Ch. 4 Lim. Ch. 6
Lim. Ch. 5 Lim. Ch. 7
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