Program Recognition
•Bullet: Los Angeles College of Music opened in 1996 and teaches in Pasadena, in the heart of the Los Angeles music industry
Training
•Bullet: The Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance is a 180-credit, 12-quarter degree that builds a firm command of jazz, rock/pop, gospel, funk/R&B, Latin/Afro-Cuban and hybrid styles in solo and ensemble settings
•Bullet: Vocal coursework includes Vocal Technique, Choir, Circle Singing, Sight Singing, Studio Singing Skills, Background Vocals and Vocal Improvisation, with private lessons capped by a Junior Recital and a Senior Recital
•Bullet: Style-specific ensemble workshops cover American Songbook and Roots, Rock, Classic R&B, Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop and Modern R&B, and World Music
•Bullet: Songwriting, arranging and orchestration, chartwriting and Apple Logic sit beside keyboard and guitar accompaniment for vocalists
•Bullet: The Vocal Department is led by department head David Joyce; faculty include Celio da Silveira, Francisco Ruiz, Gia Ciambotti, Mary Durst and Teresa James
Professional Development
•Bullet: Students gain feedback from professionals in A&R, recording, film and television, and live touring
•Bullet: Music industry studies, marketing, endorsements, entrepreneurship and a degree-ending internship prepare vocalists for careers as session players, theatre musicians, teachers, cruise ship performers and performing artists
