Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance

Program Overview

The Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance at UNLV is an advanced program designed for aspiring performers seeking a professional career in the music industry. It focuses on expanding knowledge and practical experience in jazz, popular, and commercial music styles, preparing students for success in the competitive music world. Through a combination of theory, performance, and industry-specific courses, the program equips students with the skills and expertise to excel as performers in various settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a more advanced program of study that builds on expertise learned in jazz, popular, and commercial music styles at the certificate 1 level. This professional certificate is designed for advanced students pursuing a professional career in the music industry as performers who do not require a complete four-year academic degree program. The emphasis of the program is on expanding fundamental knowledge and practical performance experience to enhance a performance-based career.

Objectives:

The objectives of the Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance program are:

• To identify commercial music styles and analyze their applications in today's music world.
• To recognize style influences and create their own songs/arrangements using melody and chords.
• To identify production approaches that define a variety of styles.
• To recognize and analyze identifiable rhythms and progressions.
Create your own rhythms and progressions.

Outline:

Program Content:

The program content of the Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance covers the following topics:

• Commercial Music Theory and Arranging
• Jazz Appreciation
• Studio Combo
• The World's Music: Live!

Course Schedule:

The course schedule for the Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance can be found on the UNLV website.

Individual Modules and Descriptions:

• MUSA 100 level 1001 and 1002 Non-Applied Lessons:
These courses provide individual instruction in a specific instrument or voice.
• MUS 127 The World's Music: Live!

• MUS 134 Jazz Appreciation:
This course provides an overview of the history and styles of jazz music.
• MUSE 138 Studio Combo:
This course provides students with the opportunity to perform in a small ensemble setting.
• MUS 141B Commercial Music Theory and Arranging 2:
This course introduces students to the principles of commercial music theory and arranging.

Assessment:

The assessment methods and criteria used in the Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance program include:

• Written exams
• Performance exams
• Portfolio submissions

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The teaching methods used in the Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance program include:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Demonstrations
• Workshops
• Independent study

Faculty:

The faculty teaching in the Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance program are experienced artists and performers, master teachers, and respected international scholars.

Unique Approaches:

The Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance program offers a unique approach to learning through its emphasis on practical performance experience. Students in the program have the opportunity to perform in a variety of settings, including small ensembles, big bands, and solo recitals.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

The Certificate in Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance can lead to careers in the following fields:

• Music performance
• Music education
• Music production
• Music business