Music
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
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Jobs available locally 258 |
Demand Locally +4 % |
Annual Wage Range $30,493 – $196,504 |
Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.
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Jobs available locally 298 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $27,531 – $173,313 |
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Jobs available locally 10,447 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $50,894 – $213,199 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer
Department:
Fine & Performing Arts
Institute:
Creative & Communication Arts
College:
NVC
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About the Program
This program is designed for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree but may also be applied to a Bachelor of Arts or other baccalaureate-level music degrees. Coursework consists of a field of study courses that transfer to four-year institutions.
Northwest Vista's ensembles offer a variety of performing opportunities for students of all concentrations. Our groups provide an excellent way to become involved in college life and to meet students with similar interests. The ensembles, which include Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, and Concert Choir, perform at least one evening concert per semester on campus, and give students practical experience with a variety of the world's musical idioms. All students are welcomed.
What will I learn?You will learn basic skills that will improve your overall musicianship. You will take courses in Music theory, aural skills, sight reading, piano, music literature and private study on your principal instrument. |
What can I do with this course of study?This program will prepare you to transfer to a four-year, baccalaureate music program. Areas of study include: Performance, Music Education, Music Industry Studies, Music Marketing, Music Therapy, Composition, Theory, and Musicology. |
What is special about this program?
The courses are part of a complete course of study in music. The training is rigorous but personalized to suit each student's needs.
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Available Courses:
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MUEN 1122 - Jazz Ensemble MUEN 1132 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble MUEN 1141 - Concert Choir MUSI 1116 - Elementary Ear Training and Sight Singing MUSI 1117 - Elementary Ear Training and Sight Singing II MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II MUSI 1183 - Voice Class I MUSI 1188 - Percussion Class I MUSI 1192 - Guitar Class I MUSI 1303 - Fundamentals of Music MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation MUSI 1307 - Music Literature MUSI 1310 - American Music MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II MUSI 2116 - Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I MUSI 2117 - Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV MUSC 2333 - Scoring for Video and Film |
Private Lessons MUAP MUAP 1201 - Violin MUAP 1205 - Viola MUAP 1209 - Violoncello MUAP 1213 - Double Bass MUAP 1215 - Electric Bass MUAP 1217 - Flute MUAP 1221 - Oboe MUAP 1225 - Bassoon MUAP 1229 - Clarinet MUAP 1233 - Saxophone MUAP 1237 - Trumpet / Cornet MUAP 1241 - French Horn MUAP 1245 - Trombone MUAP 1249 - Baritone / Euphonium MUAP 1253 - Tuba MUAP 1257 - Percussion MUAP 1261 - Guitar MUAP 1269 - Piano MUAP 1281 - Voice MUAP 1285 - Private Improvisation |
Full Time Faculty
Daniel Smith - Coordinator
Location: PCA-105i
Phone: 210-486- 4818
Dr. Minkyung Lee - Voice, College Choir, Aural Skills
Location: PCA-105j
Phone: 210-486-4828
Dr. Aaron Prado - Music Theory, Aural Skills Jazz Studies
Location: PCA-105i
Phone: 210-486-4819
Part Time Faculty
Berk Agar - Guitar, Music Appreciation
John Beard - Music Appreciation, Violin, Viola
Jason Buckingham - Brass
Mark Camann - Piano Class I, II, III and IV, Private Piano, Music Appreciation
John Godoy - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble, Music Appreciation, American Music, Percussion
Karen McCarty - Music Appreciation
Jorge Padilla - American Music, Percussion
Staff
Klarissa Rizo - Admin. Specialist
Location: PCA-105
Phone: 210-486-4374
Rachael M. Bower - Academic Chair
Location: PCA-105C
Phone: 210-486-4761