Music: Jazz Studies/ Popular Music Performer

Jazz Studies/Popular Music Performance - Certificate of Achievement

The Jazz Studies/Popular Music Performance Certificate of Achievement provides experience and exposure to key components of Jazz and popular commercial music performance, allowing the combining of student desires for enhanced artistic expression with practical skills; the overall aim is equipping students with the aptitude and skill set necessary for the pursuit of employment opportunities within the music/entertainment industry.

Career Opportunities

Whether you are interested in directing, performing or being behind the scenes, there are multiple career opportunities available to students and community members who earn a Certificate of Achievement in Jazz Studies/Popular Music Performance at College of Alameda, including Performer, Music Programs Administrator, Community Music Educator, Music Production Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Jazz Ensemble Director, Accompanist, Composer and many other creative endeavors.

Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate the technical skills, musicianship, and understanding of repertory as solo and/or as ensemble performers
2. Comprehend the organizational patterns and common elements of music and apply this understanding to aural, verbal, and visual analyses
3. Create original or derivative music at an appropriate level for this certificate
4. Integrate the range of musical knowledge and skills learned over the course of study