| MUSIC |
Because Orange County is close to the heart of the television, movie, and recording industries, OCC answers a real need to train performing musicians and sound technicians, as well as composers, teachers, and music-store owners and salespeople.
Our music industry programs are designed to give the serious music student the theory, applied training, and performing experience needed for success in the field they choose. Traditional music courses are integrated with music-industry courses to provide comprehensive programs.
To increase their chances of enjoying long and satisfying careers in a highly competitive industry, we encourage our students to become proficient in a wide variety of musical styles, and to be aware of the many career alternatives open to them.
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BUSINESS EMPLOYEE |
| This program will prepare students for employment in music stores, record shops, and other commercial music activities. Many opportunities in the business of music are available to students with a broad general knowledge of how this segment of the music industry functions in addition to traditional musical skills. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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First Semester |
| History of Rock |
MUS |
A109 |
(3) |
| Piano 1 |
MUS |
A141 |
(1) |
| Voice 1 |
MUS |
A145 |
(1) |
| Music as a Business |
MUS |
A262 |
(2) |
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Second Semester |
| Basic Guitar |
MUS |
A116 |
(2) |
| Theory and Ear Training 1 |
MUS |
A180 |
(5) |
| Recording Techniques |
MUS |
A261 |
(2) |
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Third Semester |
| Professional Selling |
MKTG |
A110 |
(3) |
| Computers in Music |
MUS |
A102 |
(3) |
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Total: |
(22) |
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| Select five (5) units from the following: |
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| Acct for Small Business |
ACCT |
A100 |
(3) |
| Small Business Ownership |
BUS |
A240 |
(3) |
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Retailing |
MKTG |
A200 |
(3) |
| Beginning Instruments |
MUS |
A140 |
(2) |
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Piano 2 |
MUS |
A142 |
(1) |
| Voice 2 |
MUS |
A146 |
(1) |
| Classical Guitar 1 |
MUS |
A148 |
(2) |
| Studio Guitar 1 |
MUS |
A151 |
(1.5) |
| Intro Sound Reinforcement |
MUS |
A236 |
(3) |
| Piano 3 |
MUS |
A241 |
(2) |
| Piano 4 |
MUS |
A242 |
(2) |
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Total: |
(27) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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COMPOSER/
ORCHESTRATOR/COPYIST |
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This program is designed to give the composer or songwriter a concentrated theoretical background in traditional and commercial music. Numerous opportunities exist for the performance of original musical compositions. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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First Semester |
| Musicianship and Ear Training |
MUS |
A101 |
(2) |
| Computers in Music |
MUS |
A102 |
(3) |
| Piano 1 |
MUS |
A141 |
(1) |
| Theory and Ear Training 1 |
MUS |
A180 |
(5) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Second Semester |
| Piano 2 |
MUS |
A142 |
(2) |
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Theory and Ear Training 2 |
MUS |
A185 |
(5) |
| Recording Tech Workshop |
MUS |
A261 |
(2) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Third Semester |
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Theory and Ear Training 3 |
MUS |
A280 |
(5) |
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Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
| Music Performing Group* |
MUS |
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(2) |
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Total: |
(34-38) |
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*Music students in this major must participate in at least one major performing group per semester. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. Vocalists should choose Music A120. Instrumentalists should choose from Music A127, A132, A133, A150, A230, A233, A234. Guitarists should choose Music A129. |
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Suggested electives: |
| Computers in Music |
MUS |
A102 |
(3) |
| Voice 1 |
MUS |
A145 |
(1) |
| Studio Jazz Ensemble |
MUS |
A234 |
(1) |
| Sophomore Recital |
MUS |
A240 |
(.5) |
| Music as a Business |
MUS |
A262 |
(2) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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MIDI APPLICATIONS |
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This program is designed for the musician or computer professional who wants a concentrated course of study in the field of computer music. Courses are designed to emphasize the practical application of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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Intro to Info Sys & Appl |
CIS |
A100 |
(3) |
| Computers in Music* |
MUS |
A102 |
(12) |
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Fundamentals of Music |
MUS |
A115 |
(3) |
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Recording Techniques Workshop |
MUS |
A261 |
(2) |
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Subtotal: |
(20) |
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Select five (5) units from the following: |
| PASCAL Programming |
CS |
A115 |
(4) |
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C++ Programming 1 |
CS |
A150 |
(4) |
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Video Workshop |
FILM |
A110 |
(3) |
| Piano 1 |
MUS |
A141 |
(1) |
| Piano 2 |
MUS |
A142 |
(1) |
| Theory and Ear Training 1 |
MUS |
A180 |
(5) |
| Intro Sound Reinforcement |
MUS |
A236 |
(3) |
| Piano 3 |
MUS |
A241 |
(2) |
| Piano 4 |
MUS |
A242 |
(2) |
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(5) |
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Total: |
(25) |
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*Music A102 (3 units) is to be taken 4 times for 12 units. |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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MUSICAL ENTERTAINER-INSTRUMENTAL |
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This program is designed to give the aspiring commercial instrumentalist a concentrated theoretical background in traditional and commercial music as well as a look at the music industry. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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First Semester |
| Musicianship and Ear Training |
MUS |
A101 |
(2) |
| History of Rock |
MUS |
A109 |
(3) |
| Piano 1 |
MUS |
A141 |
(1) |
| Theory and Ear Training 1 |
MUS |
A180 |
(5) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Second Semester |
| Piano 2 |
MUS |
A142 |
(1) |
| History of Jazz |
MUS |
A173 |
(3) |
| Theory and Ear Training 2 |
MUS |
A185 |
(5) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Third Semester |
| Computers in Music |
MUS |
A102 |
(3) |
| Jazz Improvisation |
MUS |
A230 |
(1) |
| Music as a Business |
MUS |
A262 |
(2) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Total: |
(36-40) |
| *Music students in this major must participate in at least one major performing group per semester. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. Vocalists should choose Music A120. Instrumentalists should choose from Music A127, A132, A133, A150, A230, A233, A234. Guitarists should choose Music A129. |
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| Suggested electives: |
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| Studio Guitar 1 |
MUS |
A151 |
(1.5) |
| Studio Guitar 2 |
MUS |
A152 |
(1.5) |
| Sophomore Recital |
MUS |
A240 |
(.5) |
| Recording Techniques |
MUS |
A261 |
(2) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE
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| Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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MUSICAL ENTERTAINER-VOCAL |
| This program is designed to give the aspiring commercial vocalist a concentrated theoretical background in traditional and commercial music and vocal techniques as well as a look at the music industry. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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First Semester |
| Piano 1 |
MUS |
A141 |
(1) |
| Popular Vocal Techniques |
MUS |
A144 |
(2) |
| Theory and Ear Training 1 |
MUS |
A180 |
(5) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Second Semester |
| Musicianship and Ear Training |
MUS |
A101 |
(2) |
| Popular Vocal Techniques |
MUS |
A144 |
(2) |
| Music as Business |
MUS |
A262 |
(2) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Third Semester |
| History of Jazz |
MUS |
A173 |
(3) |
| Adv Pop Vocal Techniques |
MUS |
A247 |
(2) |
| Recording Techniques |
MUS |
A261 |
(2) |
| Music as a Business |
MUS |
A262 |
(2) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Total: |
(33-37) |
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*Music students in this major must participate in at least one major performing group per semester. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. Vocalists should choose Music A120. Instrumentalists should choose from Music A127, A132, A133, A150, A230, A233, A234. Guitarists should choose Music A129. |
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| Suggested electives: |
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| Basic Guitar |
MUS |
A116 |
(2) |
| Sophomore Recital |
MUS |
A240 |
(.5) |
| Recording Techniques |
MUS |
A261 |
(2) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Asociate in Arts Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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PRIVATE MUSIC TEACHER |
| This program provides basic skills for private teaching. Broadbased preparation in musical skills and the art of teaching are necessary components for successful private music teachers. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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First Semester |
| Piano 1 |
MUS |
A141 |
(1) |
| Theory and Ear Training 1 |
MUS |
A180 |
(5) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Second Semester |
| Voice 1 |
MUS |
A145 |
(1) |
| Theory and Ear Training 2 |
MUS |
A185 |
(5) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
| Music Performing Group* |
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(2) |
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Subtotal: |
(20-24) |
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Select three (3) units from the following: |
| History & Apprec of Music |
MUS |
A100 |
(3) |
| Music in America |
MUS |
A170 |
(3) |
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(3) |
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Total: |
(23-27) |
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| *Music students in this major must participate in at least one major performing group per semester. Students should select a performing group that fits their performance specialty or interest. Vocalists should choose Music A120. Instrumentalists should choose from Music A127, A132, A133, A150, A230, A233, A234. Guitarists should choose Music A129. |
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| Suggested electives: |
| Computers in Music |
MUS |
A102 |
(3) |
| Beginning Instruments |
MUS |
A140 |
(2) |
| Jazz Improvisation |
MUS |
A230 |
(1) |
| Sophomore Recital |
MUS |
A240 |
(.5) |
| Theory and Ear Training 3 |
MUS |
A280 |
(5) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
| Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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STUDIO GUITAR PERFORMER |
| A studio guitarist is a complete guitarist and musician who can accurately perform in a variety of musical styles. The courses in this program cover jazz, rock and classical guitar techniques, traditional and commercial music theory and include numerous performance opportunities. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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First Semester |
| Piano 1 |
MUS |
A141 |
(1) |
| Classical Guitar 1 |
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A148 |
(2) |
| Studio Guitar 1 |
MUS |
A151 |
(1.5) |
| Theory and Ear Training 1 |
MUS |
A180 |
(5) |
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Second Semester |
| Musicianship and Ear Training |
MUS |
A101 |
(2) |
| Computers in Music |
MUS |
A102 |
(3) |
| Guitar Ensemble |
MUS |
A129 |
(1) |
| Classical Guitar 2 |
MUS |
A149 |
(2) |
| Studio Guitar 2 |
MUS |
A152 |
(1.5) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
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Third Semester |
| Guitar Ensemble |
MUS |
A129 |
(1) |
| Jazz Improvisation |
MUS |
A230 |
(1) |
| Recording Techniques |
MUS |
A261 |
(2) |
| Music as a Business |
MUS |
A262 |
(2) |
| Applied Music |
MUS |
A290 |
(2-4) |
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Total: |
(29-33) |
| Suggested electives: |
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| Popular Vocal Techniques |
MUS |
A144 |
(2) |
| Voice 1 |
MUS |
A145 |
(1) |
| Theory and Ear Training 2 |
MUS |
A185 |
(5) |
| Classical Guitar 3 |
MUS |
A248 |
(2) |
| Studio Guitar 3 |
MUS |
A271 |
(1.5) |
| Theory and Ear Training 3 |
MUS |
A280 |
(5) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |