The Commercial Music program includes two certificates; one which is general in nature and prepares students for a variety of careers in the music industry, and another for students specializing in popular instrumental or vocal performance. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” or better in all required core courses and the specific courses listed as program electives in order to qualify fo
r the certificate(s). Distinctive Features:
The program features opportunities for non-musicians to become skilled musicians; opportunities for public performances; an
integration of college programs with music businesses and the
public; strong performance ensembles such as the Antelope
Valley Jazz Ensemble and “Test Flight” (the advanced rock band) commercial voice classes, a live sound engineering course, and coursework supporting a 22-station Macintosh lab with state-of-the-art software and mobile recording rig. Career Options:
Vocalist
Instrumentalist
Producer
Artist agent
Sound engineer
Public and private teaching
Faculty:
Michael McCully
Jeffrey Bretz
Bob Carlson
Nathan Dillon
Gary Gregg
Tina Herbeck
Randall Krumrei
Jonathan LaCroix
Peggy Martindale
Leon Matalon
