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