Commercial Music–Performance, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Commercial Music Performance Program prepares students for careers in the music industry. Students gain comprehensive training in the fundamental techniques necessary for studio recording and live performance. With hands-on experience provided by industry professionals, students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to work in the ever-evolving professional music industry. Whether you’re an aspiring guitarist or seasoned singer looking to develop your talents, Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Commercial Music Performance Program will provide you with the skills needed to succeed.
With small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, students in the Music Performance Program receive individualized instruction utilizing professional instruments, materials and techniques employed in the commercial music industry. Courses in the Music Performance Program allow students to become proficient on an instrument or voice, gain experience as an ensemble member, study the fundamentals of music including sight-reading and piano skills, become familiar with music technology and record in professional recording studios. The Commercial Music Performance Program prepares students for a wide variety of careers as instrumentalists and vocalists in studio or live performance settings.
Graduates of the Music Performance Program at Lamar State College Port Arthur can look to find employment as a session musician, gigging/touring musician, beat maker, producer, music programmer, music director, music minister, music teacher, songwriter, composer, arranger and more.
Outcomes
1. Apply commercial music performance techniques to professional practice.
2. Apply commercial music sound engineering technology to support performance practices.
3. Apply basic music industry principles to professional practice.
4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Recommended Program of Study
The Commercial Music Performance degree will be conferred to students who have:
- received a letter grade of 'C' or better in all other degree specific courses,
- completed all Core Curriculum requirements with the letter grade of 'D' or better,
- and presented a juried performance as their final for Applied Lessons each of the four long semesters.
First Semester
Second Semester
Summer Semester
Third Semester
| MUSC 2211 | Commercial Music Sight Singing & Ear Training II | 2:2:1 |
| MUSC 2213 | Commercial Music Theory II | 2:2:1 |
| MUSC 1321 | Songwriting I | 3:3:0 |
| MUSP 12XX | Applied Music Individual Instruction | 2 |
| MUSP 1253 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 2:1:4 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra🖱 | 3:3:0 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)🖱 | 3:3:0 |
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 60