Basic Music Skills
Certificate of Proficiency Performing Arts · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The primary purpose of this certificate is to provide basic music skills and music fluency. The knowledge gained may be particularly valuable to pre-school or elementary school teachers, music therapists, recreational therapists, multimedia specialists, video game designers, or other creative artists who use music to complement their primary art form.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental aspects and principles of music, including but not limited to: basic music theory, notation, chord structures, melodic constructs, form, beginning instrumental/vocal technique, performance practices.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 11 | |
| MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 103 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS 115 | Basic Keyboard I | 0.5 |
| MUS 117 | Basic Keyboard II | 0.5 |
| MUS 130 | Fundamental Vocal Skills | 0.5 |
| MUS 175 | Beginning Guitar | 0.5 |
| MUS 180 | Computer Music I | 3 |
| Electives (Select a minimum of 4.5 units) | 4.5 | |
| MUS 101 | Survey of 20th Century Music | 3 |
| MUS 102 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 |
| MUS 131 | Vocal Literature and Performance | 0.5 |
| MUS 138 | Cuban and Brazilian Drumming II | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 148 | Palomar Chorale | 1 |
| MUS 150 | Musical Theatre - Vocal | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 151 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS 152 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 155 | Chamber Ensemble - Brass | 1 |
| MUS 158 | Chamber Singers | 0.5-1 |
| MUS 161 | Summer Concert Band | 0.5 |
| MUS 169 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
| MUS 171 | World Music | 3 |
| MUS 172 | Repertory Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 176 | Intermediate Guitar | 0.5 |
| MUS 184 | Electronic Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 187 | Computer Music Composition | 1 |
| MUS 198 | Palomar Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS 224 | Introduction to Jazz Piano | 0.5 |
| Total | 15.5 | |