Program Requirements
Students receive the Graduate Certificate in Music Performance and Production when they fulfill the following program requirements:
Completion of 20 credits of coursework (normally in 2 years)
The minimum residency requirement consists of two consecutive long semesters (fall or spring) at CAU with a minimum of six credits in each term.
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
Expected cost for each semester: 5 credits x $390 = $1,950
Total cost for Graduate Certificate program: 20 credits x $390 = $7800 (Additional fee for each individual instruction: $700)
Course of Study
GC program Requirements: 20 credits
| GMUS-501 | Individual Instruction I | 3 units |
| GMUS-651 | Individual Instruction I | 2 units |
| GMUS-502 | Individual Instruction II | 3 units |
| GMUS-652 | Individual Instruction II | 2 units |
| GMUS-601 | Individual Instruction III | 3 units |
| GMUS-653 | Individual Instruction III | 2 units |
| GMUS-602 | Individual Instruction IV | 3 units |
| GMUS-654 GMUCO 551 | Individual Instruction IV Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training | 2 units 2 units |
| GMUCO 552 | Analytical Approaches to Tonal Music | 2 units |
| GMUCO 553 | Songwriting and Arranging I | 2 units |
| GMUCO 554 | Songwriting and Arranging II | 2 units |
| GMUCO 555 | Modern Improvisation Techniques | 2 units |
| GMUCO 431 | Advanced Jazz Harmony I | 3 units |
| GMUCO 432 | Advanced Jazz Harmony II | 3 units |
| GMUCO 553 | Songwriting and Arranging I | 3 units |
| GMUCO 554 | Songwriting and Arranging II | 3 units |
| GMUCD 451 | Advanced Conducting | 3 units |
| GMUCD 551 | Chamber Choir and Conducting I | 3 units |
| GMUCD 552 | Chamber Choir and Conducting II | 3 units |
| GMUHL 551 | Music History I | 2 units |
| GMUHL 552 | Music History II | 2 units |
| GMUHL 554 | Music Appreciation and Criticism | 2 units |
| GMUHL 553 | Research and Writing Seminar | 3 units |
| GMTEC 551 | Music Technology and Production I | 2 units |
| GMTEC 552 | Music Technology and Production II | 2 units |
| GMTEC 451 | Studio Recording | 3 units |
| GMTEC 452 | Music Production | 3 units |
| GMTEC 553 | Computer Assisted Recording and Editing | 3 units |
| GMUEN 551 | Ensemble I | 2 units |
| GMUEN 552 | Ensemble II | 2 units |
| GMUEN 411 | Ensemble Performance | 3 units |
| GMUEN 421 | Ensemble I | 3 units |
| GMUEN 422 | Ensemble II | 3 units |
| GMUPF 552 | Science of Rhythm | 2 units |
| GMUPF 551 | The Trend of Modern Contemporary Music | 3 units |
| GMUS 650 | Graduation Recital Project | 3 units |
*All GC program student MUST take an Individual Instruction course as the requirement per each semester
* If a student chooses an Individual Instruction with 2 units, the student has to choose an open class with 3 units from the MA or DMA program in the semester. On the other hand, if a student chooses an Individual Instruction with 3 units, the student has to choose an open class with 2 units from MA or DMA program in the semester.
Possible Program Scope and Sequence
| Option 1 | ||
| Semester | Required Course | Choose an open course of each semester |
| 1st | GMUS 501 Individual Instruction I (3) | GMUCO 551 Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training (2) GMUCO 552 Analytical Approaches to Tonal Music (2) GMUCO 553 Songwriting and Arranging I (2) GMUCO 554 Songwriting and Arranging II (2) GMUCO 555 Modern Improvisation Techniques (2) GMUHL 551 Music History I (2) GMUHL 552 Music History II (2) GMUHL 554 Music Appreciation and Criticism (2) GMUEN 551 Ensemble I (2) GMUEN 552 Ensemble II (2) GMTEC 551 Music Technology and Production I (2) GMTEC 552 Music Technology and Production II (2) GMUPF 552 Science of Rhythm (2) |
| 2nd | GMUS 502 Individual Instruction II (3) | |
| 3rd | GMUS 601 Individual Instruction III (3) | |
| 4th | GMUS 602 Individual Instruction IV (3) | |
| Option 2 | ||
| Semester | Required Course | Choose an open course of each semester |
| 1st | GMUS 651 Individual Instruction I (2) | GMUCO 431 Advanced Jazz Harmony I (3) GMUCO 432 Advanced Jazz Harmony II (3) GMUCO 511 Advanced Songwriting (3) GMUET 401 Sight Singing & Ear Training (3) GMUHL 553 Research and Writing Seminar (3) GMUEN 411 Ensemble Performance (3) GMUEN 421 Ensemble I (3) GMUEN 422 Ensemble II (3) GMUCD 451 Advanced Conducting (3) GMUCD 551 Chamber Choir and Conducting I (3) GMUCD 552 Chamber Choir and Conducting II(3) GMTEC 451 Studio Recording (3) GMTEC 452 Music Production (3) GMTEC 553 Computer Assisted Recording and Editing (3) GMUPF 551 The Trend of Modern Contemporary Music (3) GMUS 650 Graduation Recital Project (3) |
| 2nd | GMUS 652 Individual Instruction II (2) | |
| 3rd | GMUS 653 Individual Instruction III (2) | |
| 4th | GMUS 654 Individual Instruction IV (2) | |
Course Description
GMUS 501, 502, 601, 602 Individual Instruction I – IV Principal instrument study. Level I ~ IV
GMUS 651 – 654 Individual Instruction I – IV
Principal instrument study. Instrumentalists will learn at least four musical works from different period. Composers will compose at least 40-minute music.
GMUEN 411 Ensemble Performance
Through ensemble performance, rhythmic technique and music style can be improved while also allowing one to accurately identify and play the desired genre.
GMUEN 421 422 Ensemble I – II
Study for repertoire and performing practice for ensemble other instruments or voice. Level I – II
GMUEN 551 – 552 Ensemble I – II
Study for repertoire and performing practice for ensemble. Students will also give a presentation about the music including composers, background story, musical form and features of the music they play.
GMUHL 551 Music History I
This class covers western classical music in a historical perspective from the 20th to the classical period dealing with the major styles, composers, works, and their features.
GMUHL 552 Music History II
This class analyzes styles, techniques, performers and songwriters of pop, jazz, and contemporary music throughout history.
GMUHL 553 Research and Writing Seminar
Introduction to music research and writing techniques.
GMUHL 554 Music Appreciation and Criticism
Listening to a variety of music and critique makes it sensibly aware of the changes and unification of the various components of music. This course is intended for students to distinguish the characteristics of different types and forms of music along with different sounds and voices of musical instruments.
GMUET 401 Sight Singing & Ear Training
Singing and aurally identifying intervals in tonal and non-tonal situations. Intended to bridge the gap between relative pitch and hearing by interval alone. Preparation for singing atonal music. Development of ear training skills through performance and dictation. Study of melodies, intervals, harmony, and solfege in Lydian, Mixo-Lydian, Dorian, and Phrygian modes, mixed modes, and harmonic and melodic minor. Continued study of rhythms, meters, conducting patterns, and notation.
GMUCO 551 Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training
This course takes comprehensive and integrated approaches to sight singing and ear training.
GMUCO 431 Advanced Jazz Harmony I
Analysis and application of major and minor key harmony; continued elaboration of subdominant minor and modal interchange; chord scale theory. Review of melodic construction and melody/harmony relationship; individual note analysis of melodies. Substitute dominant and related IIm7 chords; diminished chord patterns; modulation.
GMUCO 432 Advanced Jazz Harmony II
Continuation of principles of modern chord progression: deceptive resolutions of secondary dominants; dominant seventh chords without dominant function; contiguous dominant motion. Review of melodic construction, form, and melody/harmony relationship; modal interchange; pedal point and ostinato; modal harmony and modal composition; compound chords; constant structures.
GMUCO 511 Advanced Songwriting
Songwriting techniques. Students will develop a strong sense of form, melody, harmony, bass line development, and rhythm. Introduction to lyric considerations. Projects, in lead sheet format, will cover a variety of styles.
GMUCO 552 Analytical Approaches to Tonal Music
Principles of modern chord progression: deceptive resolutions of secondary dominants; dominant seventh chords without dominant function; contiguous dominant motion. Review of melodic construction, form, and melody/harmony relationship; modal interchange; pedal point and ostinato; modal harmony and modal composition; compound chords; constant structures.
GMUCO 553 – 554 Songwriting and Arranging I – II
Proper integration of lyrics and melody on arranged harmonies. Expansion of tonal materials used in songwriting including modulation and modality. Study of form including the transitional bridge and the primary bridge. Setting for lyrics in various styles.
GMUCO 555 Modern Improvisation Techniques
To understand advanced performance techniques and characteristics of modern improvisation.
GMUCD 451 Advanced Conducting
Students will grow theoretical knowledge about music through the history of conducting, harmonizing, counterpoint, and musical analysis. They will also be able to demonstrate their commanding ability through improved understanding of general score and sheet music and systematic practical training.
GMUCD 551 – 552 Chamber Choir and Conducting I – II
Integrated approaches for choir and conducting. This class covers conducting techniques, patterns, score analysis, problems of tempo, dynamics, articulation, and text. Students will be able to experience harmonious performance with others who have different personalities based on individual skills, thereby improving the ability to integrate different musical interests and develop more mature performances.
GMTEC 451 Studio Recording
A study of recording and editing techniques using Digidesign Pro Tools with primary focus on applications to arranging and composing. Topics include handling of tracks, importing audio, recording of play lists, equalization, and effects as well as virtual instruments, midi recording, sequencing, trimming, fading, tempo, meter maps, time stretching, and plug-in automation, culminating in the mixing of a fully arranged song applying all of the studied techniques.
GMTEC 452 Music Production
In addition to composing, arranging, and sound design skills necessary for the music business, students will build their professional knowledge and skills in single album production through theory and practice on the overall production process.
GMTEC 551 – 552 Music Technology and Production I – II
In-depth overview of recording technology and production.
GMTEC 553 Computer Assisted Recording and Editing
A study of recording and editing techniques using Digi-design Pro Tools with primary focus on applications to arranging and composing. Topics include handling of tracks, importing audio, recording of playlists, equalization, and effects as well as virtual instruments, midi recording, sequencing, trimming, fading, tempo, meter maps, time stretching, and plug-in automation, culminating in the mixing of a fully arranged song applying all of the studied techniques.
GMUPF 551 The Trend of Contemporary Music
Research and understand the trends by era of contemporary applied music and techniques behind every musician and instrument performance.
GMUPF 552 Science of Rhythm
Understand and apply advanced rhythmical characteristics of contemporary applied music to utilize them in practice.
GMUS 650 Graduation Recital Project
Students register for this course to have a recital for fulfillment the degree requirement.