Music

Degrees & Certificates

The LPC Music Department now offers seven Certificates of Achievement which can be earned alongside the AA-T and AA in Music. One class may count towards multiple degrees and certificates. A snapshot of our offerings can be found here.

AA-T/AA Degrees

Music AA

Music AA - Required Core (22 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 8A	Music Theory and Musicianship I	4	Fall 2020
MUS 8B	Music Theory and Musicianship 2	4	Spring 2021
MUS 10A	Music Theory and Musicianship 3	4	Fall 2020
MUS 10B	Music Theory and Musicianship 4	4	Spring 2021
MUS 21A	Beginning Piano	1	Each Semester
MUS 21B	Beginning Piano: Intermediate	1	Each Semester
MUS 38*	Applied Music (to be taken 4 times)	4	Each Semester

List A: Select Music Courses from Below (4 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 1	Introduction to Music	3	Each Semester
MUS 3	World Music	3	Summer 2020
MUS 4	Jazz in American Culture	3	Each Semester
MUS 5	American Cultures in Music	3	Each Semester
MUS 18A	Jazz/Pop Piano 1	1	Spring 2021
MUS 18B	Jazz/Pop Piano 2	1	Spring 2021
MUS 19	Studies in Music Composition	3	Spring 2021
MUS 20A	Elementary Guitar I	1	Fall 2020
MUS 20B	Study of Guitar	1	Fall 2020
MUS 23A	Elementary Voice I	1	Each Semester
MUS 23B	Elementary Voice II	1	Each Semester
MUS 31	Study of Piano I	1	Each Semester
MUS 33	Study of Voice	1	Each Semester
MUS 34	Music in Film	3	Fall 2020
MUS 35	Intro to Music Technology	3	Spring 2021
MUS 37	Music Industry Career Development	3	Fall 2020
MUS 47	College Productions – Music	1	Summer 2020

List B: Select Performance Electives from Below (4 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 12	Wind Ensemble	1	Fall 2021
MUS 14	Jazz Workshop	1	Each Semester
MUS 15	Jazz Ensemble	1	Each Semester
MUS 16	Philharmonic Orchestra	1	Each Semester
MUS 17A	Jazz Combo 1	1	Each Semester
MUS 17B	Jazz Combo 2	1	Each Semester
MUS 44	Concert Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 45	Chamber Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 46A	Beginning Jazz Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 46B	Advanced Jazz Choir	1	Each Semester

Total Units for the Major: 30

Additional General Education and Elective Units: 30

Total Units: 60

*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.

Music AA-T Associate in Arts Transfer

Music AA-T: Associate in Arts Transfer - Required Core (16 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 8A	Music Theory and Musicianship I	4	Fall 2020
MUS 8B	Music Theory and Musicianship 2	4	Spring 2021
MUS 10A	Music Theory and Musicianship 3	4	Fall 2020
MUS 10B	Music Theory and Musicianship 4	4	Spring 2021

Applied Music: Four Semesters (4 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 38*	Applied Lessons (to be taken 4 times)	4	Each Semester

Large Ensemble: Select Four (4 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 12	Wind Ensemble	1	Fall 2021
MUS 14	Jazz Workshop	1	Each Semester
MUS 15	Jazz Ensemble	1	Each Semester
MUS 16	Philharmonic Orchestra	1	Each Semester
MUS 17A	Jazz Combo 1	1	Each Semester
MUS 17B	Jazz Combo 2	1	Each Semester
MUS 44	Concert Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 45	Chamber Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 46A	Beginning Jazz Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 46B	Advanced Jazz Choir	1	Each Semester

Total Units for the Major: 24

Additional General Education and Elective Units: 36

Total Units: 60

*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.

Certificates of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement - Commercial Music - Scoring for Film and Multimedia

Commercial Music: Scoring for Film and Multimedia

Required Core (18 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 22A	Scoring for Film and Multimedia I	3	Fall 2020
MUS 22B	Scoring for Film and Multimedia II	3	Fall 2020
MUS 19	Studies in Music Composition	3	Spring 2021
MUS 37	Music Industry Career Development	3	Fall 2020
MUS 35	Intro to Music Technology	3	Spring 2021
MUS 36	Intermediate Music Technology	3	Spring 2021

List A: Electives (Select One: 3-4 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 8A	Music Theory & Musicianship 1	4	Fall 2020
MUS 34	Music in Film	3	Fall 2020

List B: Electives (Select One: 1 unit)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 18A	Jazz/Pop Piano 1	1	Spring 2021
MUS 21A	Beginning Piano	1	Each Semester

Required Core: 18 units

Electives: 4-5 units

Total Units To Earn Certificate of Achievement: 22-23 units

Certificate of Achievement - Commercial Music - Music Business

Commercial Music: Music Business

Required Core (18 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 4	Jazz in American Culture	3	Each Semester
MUS 5	American Cultures in Music	3	Each Semester
MUS 6	Basic Music Skills	2	Each Semester
MUS 21A	Beginning Piano	1	Each Semester
MUS 37	Music Industry Career Development	3	Fall 2020
BUSN 58	Small Business Management	3	Each Semester
MKTG 61	Professional Selling	3	Fall 2020

Electives (3 units): Choose One
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 1	Introduction to Music	3	Each Semester
MUS 19	Studies in Music Composition	3	Spring 2021
MUS 35	Intro to Music Technology	3	Spring 2021

Required Core Units: 18

Elective Units: 3

Total Units: 21

Certificate of Achievement - Jazz Studies

Jazz Studies

Required Core (18 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 18A	Jazz/Pop Piano 1	1	Spring 2021
MUS 8A	Music Theory & Musicianship 1	4	Fall 2020
MUS 8B	Music Theory & Musicianship 2	4	Spring 2021
MUS 37	Music Industry Career Development	3	Fall 2020
MUS 4	Jazz in American Culture	3	Each Semester
MUS 38*	Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times)	2	Each Semester
MUS 48	Improvisation Lab	1	Each Semester

List A: Select Two (2 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 14	Jazz Band	1	Each Semester
MUS 15	Jazz Ensemble	1	Each Semester
MUS 17A	Jazz Combo 1	1	Each Semester
MUS 17B	Jazz Combo 2	1	Each Semester
MUS 46A	Beginning Jazz Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 46B	Advanced Jazz Choir	1	Each Semester

Required Core Units: 18

Elective Units: 2

Total Units: 20

*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.

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Certificate of Achievement - Commercial Music - Piano Teaching Fundamentals * offered completely online

Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals Required Core (10 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 25	Teaching Beginning Piano	2	Fall 2020
MUS 27	Teaching Intermediate Piano	2	Fall 2020
MUS 37	Music Industry Career Development	3	Fall 2020
BUSN 58	Small Business Management	3	Fall 2020

Total Units: 10

*All courses offered online.

Certificate of Achievement - Commercial Music - Teaching Beginning Piano

Commercial Music: Teaching Beginning Piano

Required Core (13 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 8A	Music Theory and Musicianship I	4	Fall 2020
MUS 8B	Music Theory and Musicianship 2	4	Spring 2021
MUS 18A	Jazz/Pop Piano 1	1	Spring 2021
MUS 25	Teaching Beginning Piano	2	Fall 2020
MUS 38*	Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times)	2	Each Semester

Electives (5-6 units): Choose Two
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 26	Methods & Materials for Piano Teachers	2	Spring 2022
BUSN 58	Small Business Management	3	Each Semester
MKTG 61	Professional Selling	3	Fall 2020

Required Core Units: 13

Elective Units: 5 - 6

Total Units: 18 - 19

*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.

Certificate of Achievement - Commercial Music - Teaching Intermediate Piano

Commercial Music: Teaching Intermediate Piano

Required Core (14 units)
Courses	Names	Units	Next Offering
MUS 10A	Music Theory and Musicianship 3	4	Fall 2020
MUS 10B	Music Theory and Musicianship 4	4	Spring 2021
MUS 18A	Jazz/Pop Piano 1	1	Spring 2021
MUS 27	Teaching Intermediate Piano	2	Fall 2020
MUS 28	Keyboard Skills	1	Each Semester
MUS 38*	Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times)	2	Each Semester

Electives (6 units): Choose Two
Courses	Names	Units	Next Offering
MUS 1	Introduction to Music	3	Each Semester
BUSN 58	Small Business Management	3	Each Semester
MKTG 61	Professional Selling	3	Fall 2020

Required Core Units: 14

Elective Units: 6

Total Units: 20

*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.

Certificate of Achievement - Commercial Music - Music Technology Fundamentals

Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals

Required Core (9 units)
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 35	Intro to Music Technology	3	Spring 2021
MUS 36	Intermediate Music Technology	3	Spring 2021
MUS 6	Basic Music Skills	2	Each Semester
MUS 21A	Beginning Piano	1	Each Semester

Electives (1 unit) : Choose One
Courses	Name	Units	Next Offering
MUS 12	Wind Ensemble	1	Fall 2021
MUS 14	Jazz Ensemble	1	Each Semester
MUS 17A	Jazz Combo 1	1	Each Semester
MUS 44	Concert Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 45	Chamber Choir	1	Each Semester
MUS 46A	Beginning Jazz Choir	1	Each Semester

Required Core Units: 9

Elective Units: 1

Total Units: 10

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Ian Brekke
Music Department Co-Coordinator
Office 4231
(925) 424-1117
ibrekke@laspositascollege.edu

Daniel Marschak
Music Department Co-Coordinator
Office 4227
(925) 424-1116
dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu

Cindy Browne Rosefield
Office 4229
(925) 424-1119
crosefield@laspositascollege.edu

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