This course is for you if you want to be a part of creating music that sets the tone for sharing the human experience. You will learn to:

• determine the music elements in the context of its history and style;
• discuss the unique characteristics of each genre, in terms of composition, arrangement, and performance techniques;
• demonstrate proficiency in recording and mixing processes in accordance with local and international professional standards;
• review the elements of music and styles in a given piece of music with accuracy and expression through performance to convey the composer’s intent;
• arrange music following the idioms particular to a musical style to explore a variety of music interpretations;
• create song composition and musical pieces appropriate to a medium given a set of artistic parameters to meet required specifications in a professional contemporary setting;
• work in an ensemble setting with an understanding of the behavioral dynamics of a group to achieve a unified musical direction; and
• acquire leadership capabilities and entrepreneurial skills in a music creation and performance realm to explore the opportunities inherent in the music industry and sustain artistic endeavors.