The Orange Coast College catalog offers seven different career and certificate programs for music students. The full list of requirements for each program can be found in the catalog, available both online and in print.
Below is a list of the programs available, along with their coordinator's contact information.
Business Employee
This program will prepare students for employment in commercial music activities such as advertising, manufacturing, merchandizing, production, promotion, publishing and touring. Opportunities always exist in the music industry for students who have skills in the areas listed above. OCC is a member of M.E.I.E.A. (Music/Entertainment Industry Educators Association).
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Composer/ Orchestrator/ Copyist
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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MIDI Applications
This popular 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) and digital audio. Students are also introduced to the use of music in film, video, multimedia and the Internet.
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Musical Entertainer- Instrumental
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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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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Private Music Teacher
This program provides basic skills for private teaching. Broad based preparation in musical skills, and the "art of teaching" are necessary components for successful private music teachers.
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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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