Training
•Bullet: 16-unit certificate combining cultural study with practical performance in Latin American music
•Bullet: Covers Latin jazz traditions including salsa, Cuban son and rumba, Brazilian bossa nova and samba, plus western Mexican banda and mariachi
•Bullet: Includes theory, improvisation, drumming, voice or instrumental study, and ensemble performance
Career Preparation
•Bullet: Supports commercial Latin-music performance, ensemble creation, and music teaching
•Bullet: Provides multicultural preparation for students continuing into a music degree