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