Music

Why study Digital Arts and Music at CCC

At Clovis Community College, Art and Music are intertwined in the best way, which includes broad connections to other areas on our campus and our community.

Our faculty actively work together to ensure students have a breadth of perspective and experience when pursuing their academic and professional goals.

Our programs honor the meaningful histories and practices of all cultures while emphasizing the innovative contemporary practices that align with what is happening in Art and Music right now, while also considering the future ways that artists and musicians will shape our society.

In support of our forward-thinking vision, the facilities on our campus are unparalleled by any campus in the Central Valley of California. Within our two fully-equipped Digital Art and Music classrooms, students develop their skills using Mac Pro and iMac computers, 3D printers, high-end digital photography and professional studio-grade audio equipment as well as musical instruments and microphones that are viewed as the best in the business.

Courses

Music Courses:

Course Course Title Units
MUS 3 Music Fundamentals 3
MUS 12 Music Appreciation 3
MUS 16 Jazz History and Appreciation 3
MUS 16A Hip-Hop Music and Culture 3
MUS 23 Global Drumming 2
MUS 31 Concert Choir 2
MUSCO 1 Introduction to Music Technology 3
MUSCO 2A Electronic Music 1 2
MUSCO 4A Recording 1 3
MUSCO 5 Music Business 3

Music Degree and Certificate Programs:

Program Type Major Code
Commercial Music Performance CA C.5851.CA
Live Sound CA C.5852.CA
Audio Production CA C.5850.CA
Songwriting CA C.5853.CA

Career Opportunities

The following is a list of some of the careers that are available for students who major in music and digital arts:

  • Music and Audio
  • Recording Artist
  • Audio Technician for Live Concerts
  • Music Licensing and Publishing
  • Songwriting
  • Recording Engineer
  • Mix Engineer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Music Producer
  • A&R for a Record Label
  • Music and Audio Equipment Sales
  • Session Musician
  • Solo Artist
  • Artist/Producer
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • DJ
  • Music Content Creator
  • Music Reviewer
  • Music Educator
  • Playlist Curator
  • Music for Film and Television
  • Sound Design for Video Games and Animation

Contact Us

Music Contacts

Name Discipline E-mail
Nancy Chavero Counselor nancy.chavero@cloviscollege.edu
Max Hembd Music Instructor max.hembd@cloviscollege.edu

Resources

ASCAP

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers

We are a professional organization of 825,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers, founded and governed by its members, and the world leader in performance royalties, advocacy, and service for music creators.

ASCAP

BMI

BMI

BMI supports its songwriters, composers and publishers by taking care of an important aspect of their careers – getting paid. BMI supports businesses and organizations that play music publicly by offering blanket music licenses that permit them to play over 17 million musical works.

BMI

Songwriters Guild of America

Songwriters Guild of America

The SGA carries out its mission in three ways: through its music advocacy on Capitol Hill and elsewhere throughout the world; through services to professional and developing songwriters; and through community outreach via the Songwriters Guild of America Foundation.

SGA

Audio AES

Audio Engineering Society

AES membership gives exclusive, full access to fundamental, educational, inspirational and cutting-edge information, spanning all audio knowledge.

Audio Engineering Society

American Federation of Musicians

American Federation of Musicians

80,000 musicians comprise the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM). They perform in orchestras, backup bands, festivals, clubs, and theaters—both on Broadway and on tour.

American Federation of Musicians

Recording Academy

Recording Academy

As the world's leading society of music professionals, the Recording Academy is dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and sustaining music's past, present, and future.

Recording Academy

Sound Exchange

Sound Exchange

SoundExchange provides royalty solutions for sound recordings and publishing, serving as a critical backbone to today’s digital music industry.

SoundExchange