Training
•Bullet: 17.5-unit certificate requires three semesters of Applied Music I, a recital performance, and four semesters (8 units) of performing-ensemble participation
•Bullet: Ensemble options include Riverside Community Symphony, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Guitar Ensemble
•Bullet: Coursework builds recital preparation, practice methodology (scales, arpeggios, etudes), and collaborative ensemble skills
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: Certificate coursework fulfills a portion of the Associate of Arts in Music, letting credits stack toward the full AA without repeating coursework
•Bullet: Focused performance credential designed for students pursuing a career as a music performer
