Diploma in Professional Music
Introduction
Professional Music is a Diploma program taught at Southwestern Community College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Professional Music program at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) is for serious music students. It focuses on developing essential musical skills and the relationship of music and the arts to the whole of life. Students study music through areas such as applied instruction (for example, Applied Piano), music theory and aural skills, arranging, and music business, along with coursework that supports performance and musical competence through analysis and written work.
Instruction uses principles that emphasize learning to see and think clearly, internal motivation and self-discipline, and the importance of understanding and skills for musical competence. The program awards an Associate of Applied Arts degree. Students can also participate in Music Department vocal and/or instrumental groups and complete final projects across the program, supported by music technology learning outcomes.
Modules
- MUA 120 Applied Piano
- MUA 136 Jazz Keyboard I
- MUS 120 Music Theory I
- MUS 130 Aural Skills I
- MUS 180 Arranging I
- MUS 197 Final Project I
- MUS 198 Psychology of Success
- MUA 137 Jazz Keyboard II
- MUS 121 Music Theory II
- MUS 131 Aural Skills II
- MUS 181 Arranging II
- MUS 297 Music Business
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Professional Music at Southwestern Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Southwestern Community College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Southwestern Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Professional Music.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at http://www.swcciowa.edu/academics/areas-of-study/professional-music
More Information
- Professional vocal or instrumental musician
- Teacher, director, composer, or arranger
- Entertainer or performer
- Sound engineer (recording/studio)
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.