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Music Business
The Music Program at Houston City College prepares students for seamless academic transfer to four-year universities to complete a bachelor’s degree in music. The curriculum builds a strong foundation in music theory, sight-singing and ear training, composition, and ensemble performance. Students also develop their skills through focused study in piano, voice, or instrumental concentrations.
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Programs
Music Business - Administration - Specialization, A.A.S.
The Music Business - Administration - Specialization A.A.S. provides students with the knowledge and experience to gain employment in the exciting fields of the music entertainment industry. Students learn to be music businessmen and women, music arrangers, songwriters, producers and performers. In addition to music business and traditional academic music studies, these programs provide interdisciplinary training in computer based music production technologies, entertainment business strategies, and popular music performance. The commercial music field is where the greatest amount of music industry employment is to be found. Keep scrolling to view the Music Business - Administration - Specialization A.A.S. degree plan.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Students will be able to:
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List the 6 “bundle of rights” that are the foundation of U.S. copyright law and the key to music property rights. List 8 basic clauses common to many music industry contracts.
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Describe “The Music Business System” and list 8 of its subsystems which work together to produce income. Gain college freshmen-level skills in Music Performance, Theory, Ear Training, Piano/Keyboard and audio and video technologies.
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Develop core competencies to the college sophomore level through readings and lectures, writing reports and exams, learning music, accounting and researching and presenting oral reports utilizing computer skills. Successfully apply knowledge and skills learned in this program by satisfactorily completing the capstone music industry internship, based on employer satisfaction.
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Melvin Mays
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Music Business - Administration - Specialization, A.A.S. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Music Business, C1
The Music Business certificate gives students a solid foundation for the Music Business industry. All courses earned apply to the Music Business AAS degree.
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Melvin Mays
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 21
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- Cost
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Music Business - Administration Specialization, C2
The Music Business Administration Specialization provides students with the knowledge and experience to gain employment in the exciting fields of the music entertainment industry.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
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Melvin Mays
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 21
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View the Music Business - Administration Specialization, C2 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Music Business - Songwriting / Production - Specialization, A.A.S.
The Music Business - Songwriting/Production - Specialization A.A.S. provides students with the knowledge and experience to gain employment in the exciting fields of the music entertainment industry. Students learn to be music businessmen and women, music arrangers, songwriters, producers and performers. In addition to music business and traditional academic music studies, these programs provide interdisciplinary training in computer based music production technologies, entertainment business strategies, and popular music performance. The commercial music field is where the greatest amount of music industry employment is to be found.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
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List the 6 “bundle of rights” that are the foundation of U.S. copyright law and the key to music property rights. List 8 basic clauses common to many music industry contracts.
-
Describe “The Music Business System” and list 8 of its subsystems which work together to produce income. Gain college freshmen-level skills in Music Performance, Theory, Ear Training, Piano/Keyboard and audio and video technologies.
-
Develop core competencies to the college sophomore level through readings and lectures, writing reports and exams, learning music, accounting and researching and presenting oral reports utilizing computer skills. Successfully apply knowledge and skills learned in this program by satisfactorily completing the capstone music industry internship, based on employer satisfaction.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Melvin Mays
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
-
- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
-
View the Music Business - Songwriting / Production - Specialization, A.A.S. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
-
Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Music Business - Songwriting / Production Specialization, C2
he Music Business Songwriting/Production Specialization provides students with the knowledge and experience to gain employment in the exciting fields of the music entertainment industry.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Melvin Mays
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
-
- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 21
-
View the Music Business - Songwriting / Production Specialization, C2 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
-
Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.