Music Industry, A.S.

The Music Industry Associate in Science Degree will provide students with a comprehensive experience and knowledge of the music industry for the purpose of successful matriculation to a four-year music industry program, and/or immediate entry into the professional world.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of managing musical artists and music institutions in an administrative/managerial function.
2. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of managing and administrating commercial music/media institutions in sales, advertising, and publicity.
3. Operate and manage a complete recording studio.
4. Operate and execute all functions and processes involved in a recording project, from recording the artist, mixing and editing the music, to packaging compact disks for commercial distribution.
5. Produce professional quality studio music through the use of music technologies and music software.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in acoustic music theory.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in piano/keyboard skills.
8. Proficiently perform in vocal and/or instrumental ensembles.
9. Demonstrate a general knowledge of Western art, folk, and popular music.
10. Communicate effectively, think critically, reason scientifically and quantitatively, and employ a global perspective.

Contact Information

Joshua Hummel Program Coordinator Music Industry Room 1119 jhummel@capitalcc.edu (860) 906-5039