Piano

This certificate is designed to help students entering the music field. Students will develop musical artistry and proficiency, learn to analyze and recognize musical patterns, and gain a breadth of knowledge of our diverse musical world. These music courses are designed to help students think, create, and collaborate in a critical, expressive, and articulate manner.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced keyboard proficiency; perform solo piano repertoire from a variety of musical cultures and time periods; and produce performances of piano repertoire from a variety of musical cultures and time periods

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
MUSIC 163	Piano Workshop I	1
MUSIC 113	Keyboard Harmony II	2
COMPLETE TWO UNITS OF THE FOLLOWING
MUSIC 140	Applied Music Lessons (.5 unit class must be taken four times)	2
COMPLETE FOUR UNITS OF THE FOLLOWING
MUSIC 148	Small Performing Ensembles (1 unit class must be taken four times)	4
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		9

*Financial Aid Ineligible

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN. 

Spring 2025	GCC Catalog Addendum 2024-2025
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.