Music
Degrees & Certificates
The LPC Music Department now offers seven Certificates of Achievement which can be earned alongside the AA-T and AA in Music. One class may count towards multiple degrees and certificates. A snapshot of our offerings can be found here. The most up-to-date degree and course information is listed in the LPC Catalog under "Music".
AA-T/AA Degrees
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory and Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 10A | Music Theory and Musicianship 3 | 4 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 10B | Music Theory and Musicianship 4 | 4 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 21A or MUS 18A | Beginning Piano or Jazz/Pop Piano | 1 | Varies |
| MUS 21B or MUS 18B | Intermediate Piano or Jazz/Pop Piano | 1 | Varies |
| MUS 38* | Applied Music (to be taken 4 times) | 4 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 3 | World Music | 3 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 4 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 5 | American Cultures in Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 18B | Jazz/Pop Piano 2 | 1 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 23A | Elementary Voice I | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 23B | Elementary Voice II | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 31 | Study of Piano I | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 34 | Music in Film | 3 | Each Semester |
|
MUS 35 |
Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2023 |
|
MUS 36 |
Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 37 | Music Industry Career Development | 3 | Spring 2023 |
| MUS 47 | College Productions – Music | 1 | TBD |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 11 | Commercial Music Combo | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 14 | Jazz Workshop | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 15 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 16 | Philharmonic Orchestra | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 41 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Fall 2023 |
Total Units for the Major: 30
Additional General Education and Elective Units: 30
Total Units: 60
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory and Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 10A | Music Theory and Musicianship 3 | 4 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 10B | Music Theory and Musicianship 4 | 4 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 38* | Applied Lessons (to be taken 4 times) | 4 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 11 | Commercial Music Combo | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 14 | Jazz Workshop | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 15 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 16 | Philharmonic Orchestra | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 41 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Fall 2023 |
Total Units for the Major: 24
Additional General Education and Elective Units: 36
Total Units: 60
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
Certificates of Achievement
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 22A | Scoring for Film and Multimedia I | 3 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 22B | Scoring for Film and Multimedia II | 3 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2023 |
| MUS 35 | Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 36 | Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2024 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MUS 8A |
Music Theory & Musicianship 1 | 4 | Fall 2023 |
|
MUS 34 |
Music in Film | 3 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
Required Core: 18 units
Electives: 4-5 units
Total Units To Earn Certificate of Achievement: 22-23 units
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 4 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 5 | American Cultures in Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 6 | Basic Music Skills | 2 | Summer 2023 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2023 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 35 | Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2023 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Each Semester |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Varies |
Required Core Units: 12
Elective Units: 9
Total Units: 21
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 8A | Music Theory & Musicianship 1 | 4 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory & Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 4 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 38* | Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times) | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Fall 2023 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MUS 11 |
Commercial Music Combo | 1 | Each Semester |
|
MUS 14 |
Jazz Workshop | 1 | Each Semester |
|
MUS 15 |
Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 | Each Semester |
Required Core Units: 18
Elective Units: 2
Total Units: 20
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
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| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 25 | Teaching Beginning Piano | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 27 | Teaching Intermediate Piano | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2023 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BUSN 58 |
Small Business Management | 3 | Varies |
|
BUSN 40 |
Introduction to Business | 3 | Each Semester |
|
MKTG 50 |
Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Varies |
Total Units: 10
*All courses offered online.
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory and Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2023 |
| MUS 25 | Teaching Beginning Piano | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 38* | Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times) | 2 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 26 | Methods & Materials for Piano Teachers | 2 | TBD |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 | Varies |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Varies |
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Each Semester |
Required Core Units: 13
Elective Units: 5 - 6
Total Units: 18 - 19
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
| Courses | Names | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 10A | Music Theory and Musicianship 3 | 4 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 10B | Music Theory and Musicianship 4 | 4 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 27 | Teaching Intermediate Piano | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 28 | Keyboard Skills | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 38* | Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times) | 2 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Names | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 | Varies |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Varies |
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Each Semester |
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Each Semester |
Required Core Units: 14
Elective Units: 6
Total Units: 20
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 35 | Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2023 |
| MUS 36 | Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 6 | Basic Music Skills | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 11 | Commercial Music Combo | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17B | Jazz Combo 2 | 1 | TBD |
| MUS 14 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 41 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 47 | College Productions | 1 | TBD |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Fall 2023 |
Required Core Units: 9
Elective Units: 1-2
Total Units: 10-11
For more information please contact:
Daniel Marschak
Music Department Coordinator
Office 4227
(925) 424-1116
dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu
Cindy Browne Rosefield
Office 4229
(925) 424-1119
crosefield@laspositascollege.edu
Mertes Center for the Arts (Bldg 4000)
Las Positas College
3000 Campus Hills Drive
Livermore, CA 94551