Commercial Music Performance

拉马尔州立大学亚瑟港商业音乐表演课程为学生做准备 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 由行业专业人士提供，学生发展的技能，知识和信心 needed to work in the ever-evolving professional music industry. Whether you’re an 有抱负的吉他手或经验丰富的歌手希望发挥你的才能，拉马尔州立大学学院亚瑟港的商业音乐表演课程将为您提供 skills needed to succeed.

小班授课和专门的教师，学生在音乐表演程序接受个性化的指导，使用专业的仪器，材料 and techniques employed in the commercial music industry. Courses in the Music Performance 课程允许学生熟练掌握一种乐器或声音，获得经验作为一个乐团成员，学习音乐的基础知识，包括视读和钢琴技能，熟悉音乐技术和专业录音 studios. The Commercial Music Performance Program prepares students for a wide variety 作为器乐演奏家和歌手的职业生涯在工作室或现场表演设置.

Program Outcomes

Apply commercial music performance techniques to professional practice.
应用商业音乐音响工程技术来支持表演实践.
Apply basic music industry principles to professional practice.
表现出专业的行为，以对专业的承诺为特征.

Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Proficiency on an instrument or voice.
Experience as an ensemble member.
对音乐的理解，包括视读、乐谱和电脑音乐 notation.
Ability to use home recording and music technology.
Proficiency in piano skills.

Career Information

拉马尔州立学院亚瑟港音乐表演项目的毕业生可以寻找工作，如会议音乐家，演出/巡演音乐家，节拍制作者，制作人、音乐程序员、音乐总监、音乐部长、音乐老师、词曲作者、 composer, arranger and more.

音乐表演专业学生的潜在就业机会包括录音室录音，音乐制作，配乐制作，音乐创作，音乐编曲、现场音乐表演、广播音乐表演、音乐教育、音乐节目，音乐编辑，音乐制作，音乐业务，艺人发展 and more. Potential employers include entertainment venues, recording studios, audio 制作公司、社区团体、剧院、广告公司、出版社 companies, independent soundtrack producers, bands, music producers and more.

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Recommended Program of Study
Course	Title	SCH
First Semester
MUSI 1303	Fundamentals of Music	3
MUSI 1310	American Music	3
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSP 12XX	Applied Music Individual Instruction	2
MUSP 1202	Introductory Group Voice	2
MUSP 1242	Small Commercial Music Ensemble	2
Second Semester
MUSB 1305	Survey of the Music Business	3
MUSC 1211	Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I	2
MUSC 1213	Commercial Music Theory I	2
MUSC 1331	MIDI	3
MUSI 1182	Piano Class II	1
MUSP 12XX	Applied Music Individual Instruction	2
MUSP 1242	Small Commercial Music Ensemble	2
Summer Semester
PSYC 2301 or PSYCH 1300	General Psychology or Learning Framework	3
Third Semester
MUSC 2211	Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training II	2
MUSC 2213	Commercial Music Theory II	2
MUSC 1321	Songwriting I	3
MUSP 12XX	Applied Music Individual Instruction	2
MUSP 1253	Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock	2
MATH 1314 or MATH 1332	College Algebra or Quantitative Reasoning	3
Fourth Semester
ENGL 1301	English Composition I	3
MUSC 1235	Commercial Music Software	2
MUSC 2330	Commercial Music Arranging and Composition	3
MUSP 12XX	Applied Music Individual Instruction	2
MUSP 1253	Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock	2
SPCH 1315	Public Speaking	3
Total		60

学士不得申请超过60-66个学分 degree at Lamar University.
另外必须完成60个SCH或更多才能满足学士学位要求.
学生可以攻读音乐表演，音乐创作，或音乐文学学士学位，专攻他们的乐器的声音 Choice.
Students may pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Music Production, Music Technology

作为音乐家或音乐总监/作曲家，我的平均年收入是多少?

根据美国劳工部劳工统计局的数据，音乐家 can expect to earn a mean hourly wage of $32.49 per hour. According to the United 美国劳工部劳工统计局，音乐总监和作曲家 can expect to earn a mean hourly wage of $26.55 per hour. According to the United 美国劳工部劳工统计局，音乐总监和作曲家 can expect to have a 2.3% job growth from 2012 – 2022. According to the United States 美国劳工部的职业一站式报告显示，音乐家有望获得18%的就业增长 in the state of Texas from 2012 – 2022.

Will I be able to work on the type of music that I am interested in?

学生可以在学习音乐的同时专注于商业音乐的特定领域 array of popular forms of music from rock to rap and country to Cajun; students work and develop skills in a variety of genres.

Does Lamar State College Port Arthur have a dedicated performance space?

商业音乐项目有一个专门用于排练的音乐厅， individual lessons, group lessons, live recordings and live performances.

Does Lamar State College Port Arthur have recording studios?

有三个专业录音室可供所有学生使用 enrolled in the Commercial Music Program. In addition to the recording studios, Lamar 州立大学亚瑟港有一个基于Mac的音乐制作/编程实验室 a PC based music composition lab.

我能在拉马尔州立大学亚瑟港使用什么类型的设备?

您将可以使用行业标准的乐器，放大器，录音， editing and mixing equipment. You will be able to use an array of professional equipment 来自kong, Moog, Shure, Fender, Vox, Ampeg, Apple, Avid, JBL, Soundcraft, Yamaha等 more.

有没有学生练习室和练习乐器，我可以在两者之间使用 after classes?

有三个专门的隔音练习室，学生们周一可以使用 through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. When class is not in session students are able to practice in the Music Hall and other music classrooms. The Commercial music 课程为学生提供练习钢琴，鼓，打击乐，键盘， guitars, basses, amps, and microphones.

How long will it take to complete the degree?

通常需要两年的时间才能完成音乐艺术与科学副学士学位 Performance. A Level 1 Certificate in Music takes one year to complete.

Will my courses in a certificate program transfer to the degree?

如果你从证书课程开始，所有的课程都将转移到 degree program.

What types of courses are in the degree plan?

该学位课程包括音乐理论、钢琴、编曲、作曲、音乐史，音乐制作，音乐节目，录音室录音和个人 performance instruction on bass, guitar, piano, drums or vocals.

Do you have job placement assistance?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur does provide job assistance. The college has a job board that all students can access throughout their time at school. Upon graduation, 你可以向职业介绍所提供一份最新的简历，他们会寄给你 it out to prospective employers. The faculty in the Commercial Music Department will work with you to make you aware of positions that match your skill sets.

Do you offer internships for this degree?

There are internship opportunities for all music performance students. Typically 在校园的最后两个学期，你将在当地的一家工作室实习， performance venue, house of worship, community organization or with a band. This internship experience can be placed on your resume as professional experience. Many 实习给你带来了拓展人脉、兼职和全职工作的机会 employment.

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Caleb Fontenot

Carl Richardson

Kenneth Q. Turner

Student Testimonials

Below are testimonials from students in the Music Performance program.

“It has been a great learning experience attending Lamar State College. The instructors really prepared me for my next step in life. The students, my classmates, were very supportive as well as my instructors and all the staff. I felt at home in this school. I enjoyed these two years of my life doing what I love with people like me.”

Antonio Briones Graduated in the spring of 2015

“之后，我选择参加拉马尔州立大学亚瑟港商业音乐课程弹了25年吉他，因为我想把我的技能提升到一个新的水平. 商业音乐课程为我提供了工具、设备和指导老师 to help me reach my goal.”

Aaron Williams Graduated in the summer of 2015

“My experience at Lamar State College Port Arthur has been a great experience. I have learned many things that are vital to my chosen career path. All of the instructors 拥有有价值的信息，并且真诚地努力帮助你成功 as a student. The instructors are willing to go out of their way to talk to you one on one and set up meeting times to give you clarity and insight on topics. The atmosphere is great for learning and making new friends.”

David Broussard Spring 2015

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