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Chaffey College
School of Visual, Performing,
and Communication Arts
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

909/652-6066




Program Description

COMMERCIAL MUSIC

The commercial music major is designed to give students a two-year background in professional and commercial music concepts and practices with an emphasis on theory and vocational performance potential. Successful completion of the program may also enable students to complete the baccalaureate program to a California State University or University of California.


Career Opportunities

Recording engineer, music programmer (synthesis), studio musician (vocal and instrument), arranger, copyist, songwriter, music retail (instrument/sheet music).


Degrees and Certificates Available

red box image used as a bullet in lists Associate in Science Degree

red box image used as a bullet in lists Commercial Music Certificate





Highlights

The Music Program is designed to give the serious music student the theory, applied training, and performing experience required for employment in the music industry. Another positive program feature is that our faculty transmits a passion for music to the student.


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Patrick Aranda
Instructor
Music

patrick.aranda@chaffey.edu


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Thomas de Dobay
Instructor
Music

tom.dedobay@chaffey.edu


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Gus Gil
Instructor
Music

gus.gil@chaffey.edu



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