Commercial Music
The commercial music program at Southwestern College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music theory, performance, audio production, and music business, preparing them for various careers in the music industry. This program serves traditional college students, transfer students, and adult learners seeking to enhance their skills or change careers. Notably, the program articulates closely with the Music-Global Composition program at San Diego State University (SDSU), facilitating a smooth transfer process for students wishing to pursue a bachelor's degree. The curriculum at Southwestern College includes foundational courses in music theory, composition, and tech
Courses
- BUS 174 — INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
- FTMA 111 — RECORDING TECHNIQUES
- MUS 101 — MUSIC THEORY I
- MUS 102 — MUSIC THEORY II
- MUS 107 — AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC
- MUS 111 — AURAL SKILLS I
- MUS 113 — AURAL SKILLS II
- MUS 119A — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS I
- MUS 119B — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS II
- MUS 119C — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS III
- MUS 119D — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS IV
- MUS 125 — APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY I
- MUS 131 — MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS
- MUS 132A — CLASS PIANO I
- MUS 132B — CLASS PIANO II
- MUS 140 — CLASS VOICE I
- MUS 141 — CLASS VOICE II
- MUS 150 — MUSIC BUSINESS/CAREER OVERVIEW
- MUS 151 — RECORDING TECHNIQUES
- MUS 155 — ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION
- MUS 162 — INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISATION
- MUS 170 — SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS I
- MUS 193A — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE I
- MUS 193B — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE II
- MUS 193C — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE III
- MUS 193D — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE IV