CCM Catalog 2015-2016 - California College of Music

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California College of Music
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT CCM ………………………………………………………………………………..….…. 3-5
Mission Statement, Facility, Library, Equipment
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ………………………………………………………………….……. 6
ADMISSIONS …………………………………………………………………………..…….…… 7-8
STUDENT SERVICES …………………………………………………………………..….……. 9
TUITION AND FEES ………………………………………………………………….…….…… 10
FINANCIAL SERVICES ………………………………………………………………………….. 10-12
Scholarships, Tuition Breaks, Payment Plans, Refund Policy
POLICIES ……………………………………………………………………………….……………. 13-18
Academic Progress, Attendance, Grading, Leave of Absence, Grievances
PROGRAM OFFERINGS ……………………………………………………………………….. 19-25
Apprentice Program, Certificate Program, Artist Development Program,
Associate of Science Degree in Music Performance
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ……………………….………………...……........................ 26-32
CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM ……………………………………………………………….. 33
APPROVALS & DISCLOSURES ………………………………………….…………………… 34-35
FACULTY …………………………………………………………………………………….………. 36-39
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT ……………………………………………………… 40
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ABOUT CCM
California College of Music (“CCM”) is a contemporary
popular music college in Pasadena, California where
aspiring musicians are mentored by accomplished
music industry professionals. CCM was established in
2007 under the leadership of Grammy-winning
recording engineer Reggie Dozier and legendary
trombonist Wayne Henderson of the Jazz Crusaders,
both distinguished leaders in the commercial music
and recording industries. In the ten years since
opening our doors, CCM has quickly developed a
reputation as one of the strongest music schools in the
Los Angeles area.
CCM’s program coursework provides a rich invitation
to the musical language. Faculty and staff members
guide and encourage students on their personal
musical journeys. Every musician, regardless of skill
level, playing style, or aspiration, is invited to come to
CCM and discover his or her full musical potential.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the California College of
Music is to empower aspiring musicians
with the skills and confidence to thrive
in the modern popular music industry.
Today, CCM provides intensive music education up to
the Associate’s Degree for many talented vocalists,
instrumentalists, and music producers from the United
States and abroad. We believe the most effective
instruction is given in a supportive environment that
provides for hands-on, student-centered learning.
Thanks to our ideal class sizes and highly experienced
music instructors who act as mentors, CCM students
receive more personal attention and guidance than
they would in a larger institution.
To achieve this mission, our qualified and
talented faculty and staff utilize proven
educational
methods,
give
students
thoughtful personal attention, and engage in
continual self-evaluation. Upon graduation
from CCM's programs, our students possess a
well-rounded professional skill set that
includes technical proficiency, fluency in
music theory, a broad working knowledge of
music history and popular styles, a disciplined
work ethic, and a confident, optimistic
attitude.
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FACILITY
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A studio control room which serves as the link
between the live room and the vocal booth. This
control room features an Apple computer with
both Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Reason software, as
well as full outboard gear including Avalon and
Presonus microphone preamps, a MOTU interface,
effects processing units, compressors and limiters.
Our mic closet features a wide range of
microphones to suit a variety of professional
recording applications. Rental of CCM’s recording
studio is available upon request.
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An isolation booth, equipped with a keyboard, a
PA system, microphone stands, and music stands.
The booth is used to record vocalists or individual
instruments, and is wired to the control room for
recording. This room is also used for private
lessons.
California College of Music is located at 42 South
Catalina Avenue in Pasadena, California, 91106. With
the exception of occasional field trips, all class sessions
are held at this facility. The school is four blocks from
the California Institute of Technology and six blocks
from Pasadena City College. The 210, 134, and 110
freeways are all very close to our campus.
Our facility includes:
• One large ensemble performance room (the “live
room”) equipped with guitar and bass amplifiers,
keyboards, drums & percussion, a PA system,
microphone stands, music stands and
whiteboards. This multi-purpose room also
doubles as a live tracking room for recording
sessions and master classes.
•
A piano room equipped with a grand piano,
multiple electronic pianos, and music stands.
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A music technology room equipped with Apple
computers, MIDI keyboard controllers, sound
modules, Apple Logic Pro, Reason, Pro Tools
music production software, and MIDI interfaces.
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CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF MUSIC LIBRARY
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CCM maintains an outstanding music library with
more than 500 books in subject areas including
popular music, jazz improvisation, classical composers,
biography, music history, ethnomusicology, scores,
and instrumental methods. Most books and library
materials are available as loans to students; some are
reserved for library use only. The CCM Library includes
a piano and guitar for on-the-spot sight-reading as
well as computers for database searches. Computer
listening stations are also available in the music
technology room for ear training, research, and
internet access. A wireless network is also available on
campus for internet access on laptops or personal
devices. Students may obtain the wi-fi password at the
administrative office.
Two classrooms equipped with tables and chairs,
whiteboards, and keyboards for music theory, ear
training, and sight-reading classes. The classrooms
are also used for private lessons.
EQUIPMENT
CCM provides and maintains industry standard musical
equipment throughout our facility for the benefit of
our students. All equipment is labeled with the room
to which it is assigned. If equipment is removed from
its assigned room, it must be immediately returned to
its original location after use. Correct procedures for
startup and shutdown of amplifiers and PA systems
must are posted and must be followed to prevent
hearing damage and/or damage to equipment.
Additional equipment such as headphones,
microphones, and cables may be checked out for
student practice. Students must make sure all
equipment stays inside the facility; the only exception
to this rule is for off-campus student performances.
Students pay a Materials & Maintentance Fee of $200
per quarter, which covers equipment usage and
upkeep, licensing, and insurance. CCM does not loan
equipment for private use off campus.
Eight excellent practice rooms equipped with
keyboards, amplifiers, drums and percussion,
practice pads, stereos, whiteboards and music
stands. These rooms are used for individual study
and private lessons.
TRANSPORTATION
A number of transportation options are available to
students and faculty; California College of Music is on
a major transportation corridor. There is frequent bus
and Metro service to downtown Los Angeles,
Hollywood, the San Fernando Valley, and other
suburban areas. For students with cars, parking is
available behind the college and on the surrounding
streets. For Metro riders, a student discount is
available, and a Metro station is within five blocks.
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The California College of Music operates on a quarter system, with four quarters in each academic year.
Classes remain in session year round, including the summer quarter, unlike some other schools.
2015 Academic Calendar
WINTER QUARTER
Classes Begin
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President's Day
Performance Week
January 5
March 20
Labor Day
Performance Week
Performance Week
Finals Week
Quarter Break
April 6 - June 19
March 30
April 6
May 25 - Campus closed
June 8 - 12
June 15 - 18
June 22 - July 5
March 23 - April 5
FALL QUARTER
July 6 - September 18
July 6
New Student Orientation & Placement Tests
September 7 - Campus
closed
September 8-11
Finals Week
September 14-17
Graduation
September 18
Quarter Break
Memorial Day
March 9-13
Graduation
Classes Begin
Classes Begin
Feb. 16 - Campus closed
March 16-19
SUMMER QUARTER
January 19 - Campus closed
Finals Week
Quarter Break
SPRING QUARTER
January 5 – March 20
September 28
Classes Begin
October 5
Thanksgiving
Nov. 26 - Campus closed
Performance Week
Finals Week
September 21 - October 4
October 5 - December 21
Quarter Break
December 7-11
December 14-17
Dec. 21 - January 4, 2016
2016 Academic Calendar
WINTER QUARTER
Classes Begin
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President's Day
Performance Week
January 4
Feb. 15 - Campus closed
March 7 - 11
March 14 - 17
Graduation
March 18
SUMMER QUARTER
Classes Begin
Labor Day
Performance Week
March 28
Classes Begin
April 4
Memorial Day
May 30
Performance Week
Finals Week
Quarter Break
June 6-10
June 13-17
June 18 - July 3
March 19 - April 3
FALL QUARTER
July 5 - September 16
July 5
October 3 - December 16
September 26
Sep. 5 - Campus closed
Classes Begin
October 3
September 5-9
Thanksgiving
Nov. 24-25 Campus Closed
Finals Week
September 12-15
Graduation
September 16
Quarter Break
April 4 - June 17
January 18 - Campus closed
Finals Week
Quarter Break
SPRING QUARTER
January 4 – March 18
Performance Week
Finals Week
September 17 - October 2
Quarter Break
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December 5-9
December 12 -15
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ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for CCM’s programs must be at least 17
years of age and have received a high school
certificate or the equivalent at the time their
instruction is to begin. While musicians of all skill
levels are accepted, it is strongly recommended that
incoming students have basic music literacy and at
least one year of playing experience on their
instrument. Completed applications are evaluated
within 10 business days.
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Current Video Audition Requirements are posted
on www.ccmcollege.com. Video Auditions should be filmed
before you apply, and submitted with your online application
or emailed directly to [email protected]. YouTube
links, Dropbox links, downloadable movie files, or physical
CD/DVDs are all acceptable formats for video auditions. The
Video Audition does not need to be professionally recorded,
but your performance must be audible.
DOMESTIC APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Complete Online Application for Admission.
Pay $100 Application Fee (Non-Refundable).
Payable online or by phone at (626) 577-1751
Submit copy of high school certificate or
G.E.D.
Submit copy of government-issued photo I.D.
Submit Video Audition.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: We prefer all completed
international applications arrive at least 6 months
before the program start date. The final deadline for
all completed international applications is 3 months
before the program start date.
Current Video Audition Requirements are posted
on www.ccmcollege.com. Video Auditions should be filmed
before you apply, and submitted with your online application
or emailed directly to [email protected]. YouTube
links, Dropbox links, downloadable movie files, or physical
CD/DVDs are all acceptable formats for video auditions. The
Video Audition does not need to be professionally recorded,
but your performance must be audible.
After your application is approved, you will be mailed
an acceptance packet, and you must do the following:
1.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Your completed application
must arrive at least one month before the program
start date. After your application is approved, you will
be mailed an acceptance packet. To complete your
enrollment at CCM, you must sign and submit the
Enrollment Agreement, School Performance Fact
Sheet, and Catalog Receipt, and make your first tuition
payment. Then, simply arrive on your Student
Orientation Day!
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3.
4.
5.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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sponsor’s bank statement) should show you
are able to afford tuition and the cost of living
in the U.S. (approximately $1000 per month)
while you study at CCM.
Provide evidence of English proficiency.
If English is not your native language, please
provide your TOEFL PBT/iBT scores or a letter
of recommendation from an English teacher.
Submit Video Audition.
Complete Online Application for Admission.
Pay $100 Application Fee (Non-Refundable).
Payable online or by phone at (626) 577-1751
Submit official transcripts.
Submit copy of passport.
Submit copy of current bank statements.
Your bank statement (or your financial
Sign and submit the Enrollment Agreement
along with your first quarter tuition and fees to
obtain your SEVIS I-20.
Check all required documents on the American
Embassy website and fill out your Visa
Application Form DS-160.
Submit the Visa Application Fee and SEVIS I-901
Fee to the American Embassy in your country,
and schedule your Visa interview. Attend your
Visa interview with all required documents.
Receive F-1 or M-1 student Visa (normally
within 7 days after attending the interview).
Schedule your flight to LAX International Airport
in Los Angeles, California, USA and attend your
scheduled CCM Student Orientation Day!
PLEASE NOTE: International students must enroll in
one of CCM’s full-time programs to obtain student
status from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS). CCM strongly suggests you enter the U.S.
within the month prior to your program start date –
and NOT earlier.
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recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA). Transfer credit may also be considered for
courses taken through the U.S. military or at
institutions outside the U.S. that have been chartered
or authorized by their national governments, or
institutions that have been accredited by specialized
agencies. Students who wish to receive credit for
classes taken prior to their matriculation at CCM must
submit official transcripts and course syllabi prior to
the end of their first quarter at the college. Transcripts
received after this time cannot be applied to the
student's apprentice or degree requirements.
STUDENT ORIENTATION DAY
Student Orientation Day takes place on the Monday
before the beginning of each quarter’s classes. All new
students must attend. You will meet faculty, have your
questions answered, take placement tests, and finalize
your course schedule.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS
New students take photos for their ID cards during
Student Orientation, and ID cards are handed out
during the first week of instruction. A fee of $20 is
assessed for each new student ID card. Lost ID cards
can be replaced for a $20 fee.
CCM’s Director of Education will examine incoming
student transcripts and syllabi from other educational
entities and evaluate which, if any, completed courses
correspond to equivalent CCM program courses.
Regardless of the grades received in courses at other
institutions, the student must demonstrate mastery of
the material covered in the equivalent CCM courses in
order to receive transfer credits. The Director of
Education will administer the appropriate challenge
examinations and achievement tests and make the
determination as to whether transfer credit will be
awarded. Ability-to-benefit students are subject to the
same transfer of credit procedures. If the student
wishes to appeal the Director of Education’s
determination, he/she must do so in writing with the
Director of Education, who will make the final decision
regarding transfer credit. No fees will be assessed for
testing, evaluation, or granting transfer of credit. No
adjustments to tuition or fees will be made for
incoming transfer credit. A maximum of 20 incoming
transfer credits will be accepted towards completion
of CCM apprentice programs. CCM has not entered
into an articulation or transfer agreement with any
other college or university.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
For students with special needs, the admissions
process is the same. Additionally, we require that
these students provide a written document outlining
any special needs or challenges they may face in the
classroom so that we can make any reasonable
accommodations. The entire CCM facility is located on
the ground level with a ramp leading to the front door.
Those in a wheelchair should have no trouble getting
in or out of the building. We encourage our students
with special needs to be open and honest about their
needs, and the faculty will do their best to
accommodate those requests.
PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Prior experiential learning credit may be awarded on a
case-by-case basis through live performance auditions,
performance on placement exams, or early
completion of final examinations at the discretion of
course instructors. Prior experiential learning must be
equivalent to a college or university level of learning;
demonstrate a balance between theory and practice;
directly relate to the student's program; and be
applied to directly satisfy a course requirement in
order for credit to be awarded. Of the first 60 quarter
credits awarded in an undergraduate program, no
TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY
In general, incoming transfer credit is considered only
for courses that fulfill CCM graduation requirements,
have been completed with a letter grade of C or
better, and have been completed within the past 10
years. CCM considers transfer credit from colleges and
universities that have been accredited by associations
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graduation requirements, institutional and transfer
requirements, conduct student interventions where
necessary, evaluate college transcripts, conduct
student orientations, and provide professional career
counseling. CCM is dedicated to achieving successful
professional outcomes for all of our students.
Counseling and advisement may be mandatory for
some students.
more than 15 quarter credits may be awarded for
prior experiential learning.
NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS
AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION
Students who wish to transfer credits from CCM to
other institutions must speak directly with those
schools to determine which courses, if any, will be
awarded transfer of credit. The transferability of credits
and the acceptance of the degree, certificate, or
apprentice you earn at CCM are at the complete
discretion of institutions to which you may seek to
transfer. If the degree or apprentice that you earn at
CCM is not accepted at the institution to which you
seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or
all of your coursework at that institution. For this
reason, you should make certain that your attendance
at CCM will meet your educational goals. This may
include contacting institutions you may seek to transfer
to after attending CCM beforehand to determine if your
credits or degree will transfer. CCM pledges to assist
students who request outgoing transfer credit by
providing counseling and all relevant transcripts, syllabi
and course outlines in a timely fashion.
HOUSING SERVICES
California College of Music offers housing placement
services to arrange accomodations in private homes or
affordable rental units close to campus. You have two
choices: homestay and apartments. Through our
homestay option, CCM places you into a house with a
local Pasadena family who hosts you for the full
duration of your studies. Every family is pre-screened
and neighborhood safety is evaluated. All homestays
are located within biking distance of our school.
Homestays can be provided with or without meals
included in the total monthly price.
STUDENT SERVICES
CAMPUS HOURS
The CCM campus is open to students 9am-8pm M-F as
well as prearranged hours on weekends. The
Administrative Office is open for student services 9am6pm M-F; hours change during holidays, school breaks
and for special events.
California College of Music is located in the heart of
Pasadena, walking distance from two other major
schools, Pasadena City College and the California
Institute of Technology. Studio apartments in the area
surrounding CCM frequently become available at
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Academic counseling is available for all students
enrolled at CCM. Counselors provide students with
information regarding academic planning, progress,
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affordable rental rates; and our staff members will
help you locate the perfect apartment.
Housing Placement Fee:
TUITION & FEES
$250 (non-refundable)
Domestic Student Tuition:
• Associate’s Degree
• Artist Development Program
• Certificate Program
• Apprentice Program
• Customized Curriculum
FINANCIAL SERVICES
California College of Music offers scholarships based
on talent and background, tuition breaks for economic
hardship, zero-interest payment plans, and other
financial services to assist students in paying for their
studies. The College recommends that you fully
research all options before making a decision as to
which is best for your budget.
$28,800
$19,200
$19,200
$9,600
$320/Credit
International Student Tuition:
• Associate’s Degree
• Artist Development Program
• Certificate Program
• Apprentice Program
SCHOLARSHIPS
CCM gives a limited number of instrumental and vocal
scholarships each year to talented new students based
on outstanding performance ability and musicianship.
Scholarships are open to any student pursuing fulltime enrollment in one of CCM’s programs. Each
applicant is evaluated individually by their demo
recordings, statement of purpose, amd transcripts. To
apply for CCM scholarships, simply check the
scholarship box within the Online Application.
$34,200
$22,800
$22,800
$11,400
Processing Fees for International Students:
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SEVIS I-20 Fee:
Wire Transfer Fee:
Express Mail Fee:
Optional Student Services:
• Late Application Fee:
• Change of Program Fee:
• Rescheduled Test /
Test-out Fee:
• Official Transcripts:
• ID Cards:
• Degree/Apprentice
Replacement Fee
• Airport Pickup
TUITION BREAKS FOR ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
$100
$80 (may vary)
$85
Students who can demonstrate significant economic
hardship are eligible to receive a reduction in tuition
to attend CCM. To apply for a tuition reduction due to
economic hardship, simply check the tuition break box
within the Online Application, and submit copies of
your most recent tax return.
$75
$50
ZERO-PERCENT INTEREST PAYMENT PLANS
Domestic students who would like to pay monthly or
quarterly are given that option through our periodic
payment plan. Late payments are subject to a $45 late
fee for each week payment is not received. After the
third week of non-payment, the student will be
removed from classes until the amount due has been
paid. If payment is still overdue at the end of the
quarter, the student will be unable to enroll in classes
for the next quarter.
$50 per test
$20 each
$20 each
$35
$120
Required Books and Materials: Students must
purchase their own textbooks and all required
materials for each course, as outlined in each
course syllabus.
PLEASE NOTE: CCM does not participate in any
federal or state financial aid programs at this time.
TUITION PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Students assume the responsibility for payment of the
tuition costs in full, either by direct payment or
through a payment plan as described above. All
A Materials and Maintenance Fee of $200 is
assessed quarterly for each student.
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financial arrangements must be made before your
classes begin. For domestic students, CCM does not
require payment of more than one quarter’s tuition at
a time.
the cancellation period, the institution may keep that
portion of the monies paid equal to the cost, and shall
only refund the remaining balance. Students may be
charged for used textbooks, supplies, equipment, and
maintenance fees if applicable. The institution will
make refunds within 45 days from the date of notice
of cancellation. If CCM cancels or discontinues a
program subsequent to a student’s enrollment, the
College will refund all monies paid by the student,
minus the application fee. For international students,
if the U.S. embassy of the student’s country does not
approve the F-1/M-1 visa, CCM will refund their full
tuition payment excluding the application fee, express
mail fee, I-20 fee and wire transfer fee.
For international students, tuition must be paid in full
before the enrollment process can begin. CCM
accepts payments by personal check, cash, money
order, bank transfer, Visa, or MasterCard. California
College of Music reserves the right to change tuition
and fee amounts. Tuition and fee increases, when
instituted, shall only be applied to future unpaid
quarters in which the student may choose to enroll.
DELINQUENT TUITION PAYMENTS
Withdrawal is the voluntary departure from a program
of study at any time after 5:00P.M. on the first day of
the first quarter of the program. Every student has
the right to withdraw at any time once a program has
begun, and, if 60% or less of the program has been
completed, receive a pro rata refund (minus the
application fee and all other clearly stated nonrefundable fees). The pro rata refund shall be
calculated using the last day of attendance (LDA), and
all refunds shall be issued within forty-five (45) days
from the date of determination (DOD), the date the
student gives the College notice of withdrawal. In any
withdrawal, the student is obligated to pay for all
educational services rendered, any unreturned
equipment, and material/maintenance fees for the
quarters attended. The College may also retain a
withdrawal fee up to a maximum of $250 (including
the application fee). For international students who
are in the country carrying a student visa and an I-20,
withdrawals must be made in writing with the CCM
Director of Education. All students must submit in
writing a notice of intent to withdraw to the
admissions coordinator, and notify their instructor of
their wish to withdraw. A withdrawal may be
effectuated by the student’s written notice or by the
student’s conduct, including, but not necessarily
limited to, a student’s lack of attendance. A student
who is absent for more than 10 consecutive days of
instruction shall be considered withdrawn, unless that
student declares a leave of absence.
Students who miss their tuition payment by three
weeks or more are considered delinquent and will be
contacted by CCM administration. They will then be
removed from their courses and counseled by a school
counselor in order to resolve their delinquency and
remain in good financial standing. Failure to satisfy
delinquent accounts within 60 days may result in the
account being submitted to a collection agency for
processing.
CANCELLATION,
WITHDRAWAL,
AND REFUND POLICY
STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL
Every student has the right to cancel a program and
obtain a refund by providing written notice to CCM’s
Director of Education.
The student has the right to cancel their Enrollment
Agreement and obtain a full refund (minus the
application fee and all other clearly stated nonrefundable fees) by providing written notice of
cancellation to the CCM Director of Education before
5:00 p.m. on the first day of instruction or the seventh
day after enrollment, whichever is later. If the student
pays tuition but does not show up for class during the
entire first week of the quarter (a type of cancellation
known as a “no-show”), the student will be issued a
full refund (minus the application fee and all other
non-refundable fees) and will be automatically
removed from their classes. The student may return
any printed curricula and books in new, unused
condition for a refund by the end of the cancellation
period. If the student fails to return all supplies,
equipment, and/or books, in good condition within
The student’s prorated refund shall be a percentage of
the full amount of tuition paid, representing
instruction paid for but not received. This percentage is
calculated by dividing the number of weeks remaining
in the program (those weeks not yet attended) by the
total number of weeks in the program. When
determining the number of weeks completed by the
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student, the College will consider a partial week the
same as if a whole week were completed, provided the
student was present at least one day during the
scheduled week. If the student withdraws after
completing more than 60% of the quarter, the college
will retain 100% of tuition and Fees.
1.
If the student’s tuition and fees were disbursed by a
third-party organization, all refund monies shall be
paid by the College directly to the source of funding.
The student is still responsible for any monies owed to
that organization (if applicable) as per the financial
agreement the student signed with the funding source.
“The State of California created the Student Tuition
Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic
losses suffered by students in educational programs
who are California residents, or are enrolled in a
residency program attending certain schools regulated
by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California
resident or are enrolled in a residency program,
prepaid tuition, paid STRF assessment, and suffered an
economic loss as a result of any of the following:
2.
Balances remaining after refunds: If the amount the
student owes CCM is more than the amount already
paid, the student will be billed for the remaining
balance.
1.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S
STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND
2.
CCM participates in the State of California Student
Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF).
“You must pay the state‐imposed assessment for the
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the
following applies to you:
1.
2.
3.
You are a student in an educational program, who
is a California resident, or are enrolled in a
residency program, and prepay all of part of your
tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans,
or personal loans, and
Your total fees are not paid by any third‐party
payer such as an employer, government program
or other payer unless you have a separate
agreement to repay the third party.
4.
5.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and
you are not required to pay the STRF assessment if
either of the following applies:
You are not a California resident, or are not
enrolled in a residency program, or
Your total fees are paid by a third party, such as
an employer, government program or other payer,
and you have no separate agreement to repay the
third party.”
The campus closed before the course of
instruction was completed.
The school’s failure to pay refunds or fees on
behalf of a student to a third party for license fees
or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or
materials for which a charge was collected within
180 days before the closure of the school.
The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan
proceeds under a federally guaranteed student
loan program as required by law or to pay or
reimburse proceeds received by the school prior
to closure in excess of tuition and other costs.
There was a material failure to comply with the
Act or the Division within 30‐days before the
campus closed or, if the material failure began
earlier than 30‐days prior to closure, the period
determined by the Bureau.
An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute,
prove, and collect on a judgment against the
institution for a violation of the Act. “
However, no claim can be paid to any student without
a social security number or a taxpayer identification
number.
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Probationary status is removed when all make-up
work has been completed for each course, and the
student brings their attendance up to at least 80% in
all courses and their cumulative grade point average
up to 2.0 or higher in the following quarter. Students
are notified in writing when they are placed on
academic probation, and informed of the steps
necessary for their probationary status to be removed.
Students also receive academic counseling from the
Director of Education or the Director of Administration
when they are placed on probation.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC
PROGRESS POLICY
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ACADEMIC PROGRESS
The minimum credits required to complete each
program at the California College of Music are given
below:
•
•
•
•
Apprentice Program: 30 credits (2 quarters)
Certificate Program: 60 credits (4 quarters)
Artist Development: 60 credits (4 quarters)
Associate of Science Degree in Music
Performance: 90 credits (6 quarters)
EXPULSION
Students are only allowed one quarter of probation
during the scheduled length of a program. If, at the
end of one probationary quarter, the student has
failed to bring their grades and attendance up to a
satisfactory level, he/she shall be administratively
withdrawn from his/her program and expelled from
the College. The College will notify the student in
writing if he or she is to be expelled for unsatisfactory
academic progress. No refunds of tuition or fees will
be granted for expelled students.
Each student is required to make quantitative
academic progress toward program completion while
enrolled at CCM. To maintain satisfactory academic
progress, each student must attend at least 80% of the
scheduled class hours in every course during each
quarter. Each student is also required to make
qualitative academic progress towards program
completion, which is evaluated through review of the
student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the
end of every quarter. The minimum required
cumulative GPA is 2.0.
Grades of “F” and “I” are counted as hours
attempted but not earned and have a value of 0
towards the GPA. Repetitions of coursework are also
counted as hours attempted, and for a repeated
course the lowest grade will be dropped, and the
highest grade will be used to calculate the GPA.
Course work repeated may adversely affect a
student’s academic progress in terms of the maximum
time frame, which is 150% of the published length of
the program. Students who withdraw from a course or
the program will receive a grade of “W”, which has no
impact on the GPA.
APPEAL PROCESS
If a student has been expelled from CCM after their
probationary quarter due to unsatisfactory academic
progress, the student may submit a written appeal of
the expulsion within 5 business days of their receipt of
notice. The appeal should be addressed to the Director
of Education, and must be accompanied by
documentation of the mitigating circumstances that
prevented the student from attaining satisfactory
academic progress. The Director of Education will
assess all appeals, and make the final determination as
to whether the student may be permitted to continue
in their program. The student will be sent the written
decision within 10 business days of the College’s
receipt of the appeal. Students reinstated upon appeal
of expulsion are given probationary status for the next
quarter, during which time they must meet the terms
and conditions set out by Director of Education when
granting the reinstatement.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
CCM’s instructors and administrators regularly
evaluate all students based on their attendance and
academic performance. If a student fails to maintain
an 80% attendance rate in any program course, or has
a cumulative grade point average that falls below 2.0,
he or she shall be placed on academic probation.
Academic probation is a warning that the student has
not demonstrated satisfactory academic progress,
and is therefore in danger of not completing their
program and graduating from the College.
MAXIMUM TIME FRAME
All program requirements must be completed within a
maximum time frame of 1.5 times (or 150% of) the
normal program length, as measured in weeks of
calendar time based on full-time enrollment. For
example, CCM’s Music Apprentice Programs are 44
weeks in length, and must be completed within 66
weeks. Time spent on approved leave of absence is
not counted against the maximum time frame.
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Students exceeding the maximum time frame will be
administratively withdrawn.
repeating the failed course, the previously assigned
failing grade is not factored into the student's GPA.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATION
Below is CCM’s method for calculating a cumulative
GPA with weighted credit hours:
1. Instructor issues the student’s Percent Grade (PG)
for each course.
2. Percent Grade (PG) is converted to a Grade Point
(GP) by [ PG / 20 - 1].
3. Determine the number of credits for each course.
4. Multiply the Percent Grade by the number of course
credits to obtain each course's Weighted Grade (WG).
5. Add the Weighted Grades of all courses together to
determine the Cumulative Weighted Grade (CWG).
6. Add together the number of credits taken to
determine the Total Credits (TC).
7. Divide the Cumulative Weighted Grade (CWG) by
the Total Credits (TC) to determine the cumulative
weighted Grade Point Average (GPA).
GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES
QUARTER CREDITS
CCM assigns quarter credits to courses based on the
minimum standard that 3 hours of work per week shall
represent one quarter credit.
GRADING
Grades are assigned at the end of each quarter based
on a combination of test scores, homework,
participation, and attendance, as well as a number of
other determinant factors that will vary from course to
course. These factors may include, but are not limited
to: overall improvement, extra credit assignments, and
independent projects. CCM’s instructors issue
Percentage Grades for each course. The Grade Point
(used for GPA calculation) is determined by calculating
the [ Percentage Grade / 20 – 1 ]. The Letter Grade is
determined automatically by following the chart
below.
Grade
Percentage
95 – 100%
3.75 – 4.0
Grade
Point
A+
93 – 94%
3.65 – 3.74
A
90 – 92%
3.5 – 3.64
A-
87 – 89%
3.35 – 3.49
B+
83 – 86%
3.15 – 3.34
B
80 – 82%
3.0 – 3.14
B-
77 – 79%
2.85 – 2.99
C+
73 – 76%
2.65 – 2.84
C
70 – 72%
2.5 – 2.64
C-
67 – 69%
2.35 – 2.49
D+
63 – 66%
2.15 – 2.34
D
60 – 62%
2.0 – 2.14
D-
0 – 59%
0.0 – 1.99
F
IF
AW
INC
Incomplete Exp.
Admin Withdraw
Incomplete
0.0
0.0
N/A
PLACEMENT EXAMINATION & TEST-OUT POLICY
Placement examinations are given in many courses to
test a student’s existing knowledge.
If CCM
determines the student has existing knowledge
sufficient to pass out of one or more courses, that
student shall be granted a designation of “P” (for pass)
for those courses, and receive the appropriate course
credit towards program completion. Courses passed
with a “P” are counted as units completed, but are not
factored into the calculation of the student’s
cumulative GPA. Students who believe they already
have existing knowledge sufficient to pass a course
after attending it for the first two weeks may apply to
test out in the third week. Students must inform their
course instructor as well as the Director of Education
of their intentions prior to the start of the third week.
If a student does meet the requirements for testing
out of a course, a designation of “P” (for pass) is
entered on the transcript and the appropriate course
credit is granted. Courses passed with a “P” are
counted as units completed, but are not factored into
the calculation of the student’s cumulative GPA.
TRANSFER AND READMITTED STUDENTS
Transfer students from outside the College will be
evaluated qualitatively only on the work completed
while at CCM. The maximum time frame is reduced for
transfer students, based on the remaining length of
the program in which they enroll. For example, if the
student transfers in 150 hours to a 990-hour program
such as the Music Apprentice Program, the student
must therefore complete a minimum of 840 hours at
CCM (840/21.5 hours per week = 39 weeks), and their
FAILING GRADES
Any student receiving a grade of “F” is required to
repeat the failed course, and must obtain a grade of
“C-” or higher upon repetition. After successfully
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maximum time frame to do so is 59 weeks (equal to 39
weeks x 150%).
COMPLETION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate, students must complete all required
program coursework and the minimum number of
clock hours for their program with a cumulative GPA
of 2.0 or higher. They must also complete the
minimum requirements for attendance (see
Attendance Tracking). Apprentices of Completion are
awarded to students who have satisfactorily
completed all the class and credit requirements
needed for a 22-week Apprentice Program, a 44-week
Apprentice Program, and a 66-week Associate of
Science Degree in Music Performance(Occupational)
Program. Students must also complete their tuition
payment obligations before a Apprentice of
Completion is awarded.
Requests for course
requirement substitutions or incoming transfer of
credit from other institutions may be made with the
Director of Administration.
terminate their student status are expected to
complete the quarter that they are currently enrolled
in before leaving unless an emergency causes them to
leave immediately.
CCM reserves the right to
terminate a student’s enrollment for failure to:
1. Meet minimum standards for academic progress.
2. Meet the minimum conduct standards of the
college.
3. Fulfill their financial obligations according to their
agreement with the college.
4. Adhere to the attendance policy.
Whether termination of enrollment is voluntary or
involuntary, students must understand that they will
not receive any refund for tuition and fees. Students
have the right to appeal dismissal decisions made by
the school administration by submitting a written
request to the Director of Education describing any
mitigating circumstances or conditions that warrant
special consideration. If the appeal is accepted, the
student may be reinstated according to special terms
and conditions stipulated by the Director of Education.
DROPPING OR WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE
Students may drop a course within the first or second
week of the quarter with no negative academic
consequences. Students must submit in writing a
notice of intent to withdraw to the admissions
coordinator, and notify the instructor of their wish to
withdraw no later than the end of business day of the
nd
2 week of the current quarter. Dropped courses
during this 2 week grace period will not count towards
your total attempted credits, nor will you receive a
grade or see the course on your academic transcript.
After the second week and up until the end of the
seventh week, you may withdraw from a course, in
which case a W (withdrawal) will appear on your
transcript, and the course will count towards credits
attempted, but not completed. There is no refund
given for students who withdraw from fewer then all
courses unless the withdrawal date is prior to the end
of the second week of instruction. After week 7, you
may no longer withdraw from any course. If you fail to
come to class or complete the course after week 7,
you will receive an I (incomplete) or F (failing grade) in
the course, at the discretion of the instructor. After
week 7, an I (incomplete) may only be granted due to
extenuating circumstances or injury and must be
approved by the Director of Education.
COMPLETING INCOMPLETE OR FAILED COURSES
In order to be eligible for graduation students must
receive a passing grade for all required courses. For
incomplete courses the student must confer with the
instructor, who may, at their discretion, draft a
completion plan which will be submitted to the
Director of Education for approval. An “I” is used on
the student’s transcript to reflect an incomplete
course; this notation is updated as soon as the student
has finished the requirements set forth by their
instructor. Required courses for which a student
receives an F, I, or W must be repeated and/or
completed within one year with a satisfactory grade.
Students receiving an F, I or W will not be allowed to
enroll in the next level course in a series until a passing
grade is obtained. Any course in which a student
receives a grade of I must be completed with a passing
grade within one quarter, or then I will revert to an F
on the transcript, and the course must be repeated.
CHANGING PRIMARY INSTRUMENTS
CCM's is committed to preparing students for the
demands of a career in the modern music industry.
The music business is extremely competitive, requiring
each musician to spend many long hours of focused
practice time on a single primary instrument in order
to compete successfully. CCM also recognizes that
some students may desire a different primary
instrument after initially attending classes due to a
stronger interest in a different instrument. To this end,
TERMINATION, APPEAL AND REINSTATEMENT
Students who find it necessary to terminate their
studies should arrange to meet with the CCM Director
of Education to discuss their situation and submit
notification of their request. Those who choose to
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certain policies have been established regarding the
changing of primary instruments:
1. Students study their primary instrument
for the duration of their program.
2. Students must complete all required
classes (including private lessons and
practicum) related to their primary
instrument in order to complete their
program.
3. Students are not allowed to take private
lessons on an instrument other than their
primary instrument.
4. Students may request to change primary
instruments only. Such requests should
be submitted directly to the Director of
Education and are only granted at his/her
discretion. At no time shall a student be
granted more than one change of
primary instrument during the course of
their program.
5. Students who have changed primary
instruments must complete all required
classes for the new primary instrument in
order to complete the program.
the student will be unable to enroll in the next level
until he/she completes the course and receives a
letter grade to replace the “I.”
TARDINESS AND EARLY DEPARTURE
California College of Music expects students to be on
time for all classes, appointments and any required
class activities. When students arrive to class late they
have not only missed part of the day’s lesson, but they
also disrupt the teacher and other students.
Instructors record late arrivals as tardy (T) and early
departure from class as early departure (ED). Two
tardies or early departures count as one unexcused
absence. If student arrive after more than half the
class time has already passed, this shall count as an
absence.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
& INCOMPLETE COURSEWORK
Students who will have or have had an absence
(excused or unexcused) must speak with their
instructor to discuss the information covered in the
missed class period, and must complete all
coursework required for the missed class period
within two weeks. CCM does not require a student to
make up any classes they miss. Make-up classes may
be scheduled within two weeks of the missed class, at
the discretion of the instructor, but no make-up
classes are guaranteed. In no event will make-up
classes be provided for students after the scheduled
end of the quarter. A student who does not complete
all coursework for a class may receive an “I” on their
transcript at the end of the quarter, at the discretion
of the instructor. In this case, it is the student’s
responsibility to find out what work remains
incomplete and finish it in the time frame designated
by the instructor. If the course is offered in a series,
the student will be unable to enroll in the next level
until he/she completes the course and receives a
letter grade to replace the “I.” If the course is
required for graduation from the program, the student
must repeat the course for credit during a later
quarter.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Prompt and regular attendance is required in each
course, and attendance is recorded daily, reviewed by
the staff, and reported to the Director of Education.
The only acceptable excuses for missing scheduled
classes, lessons, or rehearsals are illnesses or
emergencies of a serious nature. Students with two
unexcused absences will be notified and warned that if
a third absence occurs, they will be placed on
academic probation. It is the instructor’s obligation to
inform their students of how unexcused absences,
tardiness, and early departure are factored into their
final grade for each course. If a student's unexcused
absences affect progress or are considered excessive,
he or she may be withdrawn from the course by the
instructor. A student who is absent from all classes in
excess of five consecutive days may be
administratively withdrawn from the class or program.
It is the student's responsibility to meet with each
instructor to determine any appropriate make-up
work, which is only assigned and accepted at the
instructor’s discretion. A student who does not
complete all coursework for a class may receive an “I”
on their transcript at the end of the quarter, at the
instructor’s discretion. In this case, it is the student’s
responsibility to find out what work remains
incomplete and finish it in the time frame designated
by the instructor. If the course is offered in a series,
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Students are expected to purchase required textbooks
prior to the start of each quarter, and come to class
with the required textbook in hand. Some required
textbooks are available for purchase at the school. The
Director of Administration will issue you a list of
textbooks required for your program. Guitar and bass
students are required to bring their own 1/4” cables
and picks to classes. Drummers are required to bring
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their own cymbals and drum pedals. Vocal students
are required to bring their own microphone socks.
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REQUIRED PRACTICE TIME
All programs at CCM require at least 5 hours of
dedicated practice time (“practicum”) per week.
Students receive 1 credit for practicum each quarter,
as part of their Private Lesson grade. Instructors & the
Director of Administration monitor whether each
student is meeting his/her practice time requirement
through their performance and progress in their
private lessons and classes. Students are required to
log their practice hours by the use of a fingerprint
scanner. The Director of Administration posts weekly
hours completed every Monday.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Students enrolled in the Apprentice or Associate’s
Degree programs may be authorized to take a
maximum of one leave of absence (LOA) during their
academic program, not to exceed two quarters in
length. Students enrolled in the Apprentice program
may be authorized to take one leave of absence not to
exceed one quarter in length. Leaves of absence are
generally only granted for unexpected circumstances
such as poor health, family crises, or other significant
occurrences outside the student’s control. It must be
demonstrated by the student that the circumstances
had or will have an adverse impact on the student's
satisfactory progress in the program. Requests for
leave of absence must include the reason for
requesting leave and an anticipated return date, and
must be submitted to the Director of Education in
writing, signed and dated by the student. Upon
returning from a leave of absence, the student must
schedule a re-entrance meeting with the Director of
Education to assess the student’s progress towards
program completion. Failure to return to school as
scheduled without prior written notification and
approval from the Director of Education will result in
the student being administratively withdrawn from
their program without a refund.
ROOM SIGN- UP POLICY
The live room, piano room, music technology stations,
and practice rooms are available for sign up outside of
scheduled class time on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Student should sign in and out at the admissions
office.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students are expected to dress and act accordingly
while attending California College of Music. At the
discretion of the school administration, a student may
be dismissed from school for reasons including, but
not limited to:
- Coming to class in an intoxicated or drugged state.
- Possession of drugs or alcohol on campus.
- Possession of a weapon on campus.
- Behavior creating a safety hazard to other person(s).
- Disobedient or disrespectful behavior to other
students, an administrator, or faculty member.
- Stealing or damaging property belonging to the
school or another student.
CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIP POLICY
Consensual Romantic or Sexual Relationships:
Students shall not engage in consensual romantic or
sexual relationships with College instructors or staff.
Individuals employed by the College have a
professional position of authority with respect to the
student, and serve in the roles of teachers, advisors,
evaluators, and supervisors to the a student as part of
a College program. Should a consensual relationship
develop or appear likely to develop between a student
and a faculty or staff member of the College, the
student and the College employee will be subject to
appropriate discipline at the discretion of the Director
of Education, up to and including expulsion of the
student and termination of the employee from the
College.
Any students found to have broken any of these
infractions will be asked to leave the premises
immediately. Disciplinary action will be determined by
the Director of Education within 10 days after meeting
with both the chair of the department that the
student is enrolled in and the student in question.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION
CCM is an alcohol and drug-free campus. Drug and/or
alcohol dependency is a serious problem affecting a
large percentage of the world’s population. Students
who feel they are struggling with drug and/or alcohol
abuse or addiction are encouraged to seek help
through the following organizations:
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names of individuals involved, copies of any
documents containing information pertaining to the
problem, and the student’s signature. CCM pledges to
respond in writing to all written grievances within ten
business days.
STUDENT COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
Most problems, complaints, or issues that CCM
students may have with other students, the College, or
its instructors or staff members can be resolved
through a personal meeting with the student’s
instructor or a student counselor. If the student feels
his/her issue is unresolved after one such personal
meeting, he/she may request a meeting with the
Director of Education.
If the student is still
dissatisfied, he/she may submit a written grievance to:
A student or any member of the public may file a
complaint about this institution with the Bureau for
Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888)
370‐7589 toll‐free or by completing a complaint form,
which can be obtained on the bureau's internet web
site www.bppe.ca.gov.
42 S. Catalina Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106
Attention: Director of Education
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95833
Tel: 916-431-6959 / Fax: 916-263-1897
[email protected]
The written grievance should contain a statement of
the problem, the date the problem occurred, and the
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PROGRAM OFFERINGS
California College of Music offers four main academic programs with emphases in voice, drums, bass, guitar, and
piano/keyboard performance. Each program is designed to help students achieve their musical goals in an
encouraging, creative, hands-on environment. Classes in each program are small- to medium-sized in order to
strengthen learning and maximize the attention instructors are able to give each student. Class sizes never exceed 15
students (15:1 student to teacher ratio) in any course. New students take placement tests to determine the level at
which they will begin their training.
APPRENTICE PROGRAM
2 quarters / 30 credits
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE*
The Apprentice Program equips students with extensive and practical real-world skills to empower them to succeed in
the modern popular music industry. Technical development, ear training, private lessons, and ensemble playing give
students valuable hands-on experience in the craft of music. Taught by world-renowned professional musicians, the
Apprentice Program is the right choice for students who wish to quickly establish a firm foundation of musicianship for
the modern industry. The Apprentice Program curriculum for vocalists and instrumentalists is the same as the first two
quarters in the Certificate and Associate’s Degree Programs. Please see pages 24-29 for the complete Apprentice
Program course curriculum chart.
The Certificate Program is a rigorous and challenging one-year curriculum designed to produce musicians with
masterful knowledge of their instruments as well as the business acumen to navigate the modern music industry
successfully. Music business courses, sight-reading, transcription, and improvisation are some areas of study
emphasized in the Certificate Program. The Certificate Program curriculum for vocalists and instrumentalists is the
same as the first four quarters of the Associate’s Degree. Please see pages 24-29 for the complete Certificate Program
course curriculum chart.
The Associate of Science Degree in Music Performance at CCM is the most in-depth and intensive program we offer.
Emphasizing thorough and polished musicianship, personal artistic mentoring, and a well-rounded understanding of
the history and current challenges presented by the modern music industry, it is designed to develop extensive
practical real-world skills and enable students to create and develop their own unique voice or playing style. Courses
are taught by successful musicians with proven track records in the music industry and a firm understanding of the
complex situations and expectations students will face in the industry. This rigorous 6-quarter program will also
expose students to a diverse, well-rounded musical palate in order to be able to adapt to a variety of musical
situations. The Associate’s Degree Program emphasizes thorough knowledge of musical structures, technical
proficiency, accuracy, consistency, awareness, discipline, and self-confidence. Upon completion, students will have the
opportunity to perform in front of live audiences, and to develop a portfolio of recordings that can be used to
promote themselves after graduating. Please see pages 24-29 for the complete Associate’s Degree Program course
curriculum chart.
NOTE: The Associate of Science Degree in Music Performance is an occupational degree and does not include General
Education requirements or specific preparation for study at the Baccalaureate level.
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
4 quarters; 60 credit units
The Artist Development Certificate Program at CCM is designed with talented recording artists, singer-songwriters,
and producers/engineers in mind. Musicians who wish to spend time developing their work in the studio and taking
electives customized to their personal interests will find the Artist Development Program perfectly suited to their
needs. CCM faculty members act as mentors to help students develop their own unique style, giving guidance and
production tips throughout the recording process. By the end of the Artist Development Program, students complete a
professionally recorded demo and an effective press kit, enabling them to successfully promote their music in the
modern industry. Please see pages 24-29 for the complete Artist Development Program course curriculum chart.
NOTE: The Artist Development Program can also be taken as a 2 quarter extension after completion of any other
program at CCM, if the student is able to meet all audition requirements for the Artist Development Program.
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CORE MUSIC COURSES
MUS 121A - Ear Training I
Designed to run concurrently with Music Theory I, the
first level of Ear Training teaches students how to
internalize the movable do solfege system. Major and
minor scales, basic intervals, chromatic tones, and
simple melodies from the popular and classical
repertoire are all analyzed, dictated, transcribed, and
performed within the movable do system and notated
on the staff. Students are also introduced to
computer-assisted ear training applications, excellent
tools for strengthening aural skills.
2 hours per week / 2 credits
Core music courses are the same for each
student regardless of their principal instrument. Some
courses are taught as lectures, some as ensembles,
and others as activity labs.
NOTE: Hours/credits given are for 1 quarter of each course.
MUS 120B - Music Theory II
Prerequisites: MUS 120A
Building upon material from Music Theory I, the
second level of Music Theory focuses on the diatonic
chords and their functions within progressions,
principles of voice leading, part writing in three and
four voices, chord inversions, figured bass, slash
notation, types of cadences, harmonic rhythm, and
usage of seventh chords. Listening examples from the
popular and classical repertoire are analyzed for their
content and context. 3 hours per week / 3 credits
MUS 100 - Private Lesson
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in an ensemble
Weekly one-hour lessons with expert instructors
develop a student’s abilities on their primary
instrument by strengthening technical proficiency and
accuracy, expanding knowledge of musical patterns
and structures, and addressing weaknesses. Concepts
such as consistency, versatility, awareness, stylistic
appropriateness,
discipline,
confidence,
and
individuality are covered. Juries given during finals
week test how well the concepts introduced have
been mastered. Students must complete 100 practice
hours each quarter (“Private Practicum”) in order to
qualify for private lessons the following quarter.
1 hour per week / 1 credit
Private Practicum = 100 hours per quarter / 1 credit
MUS 121B - Ear Training II
Building upon the skills learned in Ear-Training I, and
running concurrently with Music Theory II, the second
level of Ear Training further expands the student’s
aural skill set to include triads in root position and in
inversion, seventh chords, compound intervals, and
basic chord progressions. Listening examples and
transcriptions are taken from both popular and
classical repertoire. 2 hours per week / 2 credits
MUS 120C – Music Theory III
Prerequisites: MUS010
Continuing the sequence initiated by Music Theory I
and II, the third level of Music Theory is a deeper
exploration of diatonic chord progressions including
tonicization through secondary dominance, as well as
an introduction to the seven diatonic modes and
chords with added ninths, elevenths, and thirteenths.
Topics covered include secondary dominance,
tonicization, the prevalence of the “II-V-I” progression
in popular music, pitch inventory for chord
construction, extended diatonic chords and
corresponding
mode
choices,
and
available/unavailable chord extensions.
MUS 120A – Music Theory I
This course lays a permanent foundation for a lifetime
study of music theory. Topics covered include
terminology, rhythm and meter, the movable do
solfege system, scales, key signatures, the circle of
fifths, interval recognition and spelling, and basic
chord building (triads, sixth and seventh chords).
Diatonic harmonization, analysis with Roman numerals
and chord function groups, and common chord
progressions are also introduced. Strong emphasis is
placed on relating the topics to musical situations
encountered in the real world, such as performing and
composing. Listening examples from the popular and
classical repertoire are analyzed for their content and
context. 3 hours per week / 3 credits
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MUS 121C - Ear Training III
Prerequisites: MUS 121B
Continuing in sequence after Ear Training II, the third
level of Ear Training focuses on diatonic chord
progressions, secondary dominants, extended chords,
and modal recognition and transcription.
MUS 220A – Music Theory V
Prerequisites: MUS 120D
The fifth level of Music Theory shifts focus to analysis
of standards from the canon of American popular
music. Beginning with twelve bar blues, the minor
blues, pentatonic scales, the “blues scale” and Bebop
scales, the study of the blues advances into jazz blues
forms, tritone substitution, and 32-bar “AABA” song
form developed in Tin Pan Alley. Advanced topics
explored include the modes of melodic and harmonic
minor, altered dominant chords, polychords, and
improvisational approaches to popular standards.
Chart writing for the common instruments in the
popular ensemble is introduced.
MUS 120D – Music Theory IV
Prerequisites: MUS 120C
The fourth level of Music Theory focuses on key
changes and colorful uses of chords borrowed from
outside the key. Topics covered include different types
of key relationships, secondary leading-tone
diminished chords and their use as passing chords,
modulation techniques, mode mixture, the Neapolitan
chord, augmented sixth chords, extended harmonic
vocabulary, mediant relationships, and conventional
musical forms. 3 hours per week / 3 credits
MUS 220B – Music Theory VI
Prerequisites: MUS 220A & MUS 219
The final level of CCM’s Music Theory course focuses
on writing and arranging charts for the modern
popular ensemble of voice, guitar, bass, keyboard, and
drums.
Advanced
“sharp-side
flat-side”
reharmonization techniques are explored, as well as
modern compositional methods including atonalism,
minimalism, and usage of symmetrical scales including
the octatonic and hexatonic scales. Compositional
analysis, presentation of compositions, and
readthroughs of original arrangements are a
cornerstone of this class.
3 hours per week / 3 credit
MUS 121D - Ear Training IV
The final level of Ear Training focuses on extended
harmony, modal harmony and melody, mode mixture,
recognizing key changes, passing chords, and
transcription of two part counterpoint. Upon
completion, the student’s ear should be fully prepared
for all modern performance, analysis, and recording
studio situations. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
MUS 129 - Lead Sheets
This courses is a focused study in reading and writing
chord-melody charts, also known as “lead sheets.”
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Formal symbols including 1 and 2 endings, repeats,
codas, and da capos are analyzed in the context of
popular lead sheets. Upon completion, students will
be able to transcribe popular songs into effective,
readable lead sheets. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
MUS 131A - Music Technology I
This course provides a strong foundation in the
technology of music. Beginning with the physics of
sound, the overtone series, the basic waveform types,
and attack-release envelopes, the course continues
into an exploration of digital audio recording, MIDIbased sequencing, and computer music notation.
MUS 219 - Intro To Arranging
Prerequisites: MUS 120D, 121D & PMU 302
This course introduces the fundamentals of arranging
for the contemporary popular ensemble of voice,
keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums. Clefs, instrument
ranges, and popular notational conventions for the
main five instruments in the popular band are
analyzed and practice. Upon completion, the student
will be able to create readable arrangements for the
modern band. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
MUS 131A - Music Tech I
This course introduces the students to computer
music, MIDI sequencing and digital audio. The
students are taught all the basics of home recording, a
very important part in any musician’s/Songwriter’s
career. The students will have a hands-on practice in
the studio throughout the course. 1 hour per week /
1 credit
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MUS 153 - Press Kits
In this hands-on course, students assemble and
critique their own professional press kits, with
instructor supervision and guidance. Emphasis is
placed on a deep understanding of how to develop
and market a unique and successful brand. Students
also begin the process of selecting and contacting a
network of industry professionals relating to their
career path. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
MUS 299 - Pro Jury
Prerequisites: MUS 219, MUS 220A, PMU 300
The pro jury is the final showcase performance given
by the student and backing musicians to a panel of
faculty members. The student is responsible for song
selection and arrangement, setlist construction,
professional presentation, chart or lead-sheet writing,
and recruitment and rehearsal of accompanying
musicians. 3 hours per week / 3 credits
MUS 131B - Music Technology II
Building upon the knowledge base gained through
Music Technology I, the second level of Music
Technology is a hands-on, project-based course
focusing on more advanced aspects of digital audio
recording and sequencing. Topics covered through
production exercises include the usage of virtual
instruments, compression and reverb effects,
sampling, quantization, time-stretching, and mixing.
PMU 300 – CCM Ensemble
The California College of Music Ensemble is the
flagship performing band at CCM, giving students an
opportunity to play in a group setting along with their
instructors and peers. This course covers various styles
such as pop, rock, jazz, R&B, etc. The songs performed
are selected by the instructors and group members;
students are encouraged to bring in original material
and tunes by their favorite artists. The main focus of
this course is to develop each student’s ability to
perform in various genres of music, and arrangements
often switch from style to style; from rock to jazz, funk
to reggae, etc. The CCM Ensemble gives a minimum of
one performance per quarter, often at off-campus
public venues. 4 hours per week / 4 credits
MUS 152A - Music Business I
This course revolves around the structure of the
contemporary music industry, and its constant state of
evolution. Several essential elements of a professional
music career are covered. These include contracts,
licensing, music publishing and the impact of the
digital revolution, song placement in film and
television, booking agencies, management, music law
and legal representation, and modern approaches to
marketing. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
MUS 152B - Music Business II
This course expands upon the topics introduced in
Music Business I. Particular emphasis is placed on
understanding music publishing and the impact of the
digital revolution, song placement in film and
television, and modern approaches to marketing and
self-promotion. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
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prepare them for the Pro Jury course. Criteria for
constructive criticism include intonation, dynamics,
performative expression, rhythmic specificity, and
stylistic considerations.
EMPHASIS COURSES – VOCALS
The following courses are mandatory for
vocalists at CCM. NOTE: Vocalists who do not play an
instrument are required to enroll in at least one basic
instrument lab; vocalists who already play piano or
guitar may test out of the basic instrument labs.
MUS 127 – Songwriting
This course focuses on songwriting in modern popular
styles. Music theory skills are employed in the process
of analyzing and composing songs, particularly the
Roman Numeral analysis of chord progressions.
Melodic, harmonic, formal, and lyrical considerations
are all explored. 2 hours per week / 2 credits
MUS 108A & B - Vocal Technique I & II
This course covers professional vocal technique,
making the student’s vocal tone more powerful,
expressive, and consistent.
MUS 109A & B – Basic Piano I & II
This lab course is intended for all students who wish to
learn the basics of play keyboards (and piano). Topics
covered include scales, chords, as well as common
tricks and idiomatic phrases customary to this
instrument. Vocalists who do not play any instrument
are required to elect at least one basic instrument lab.
PMU 330 – CCM Choir
The CCM Choir is our flagship vocal ensemble, in which
students explore and perform vocal music from
throughout the world, examining and practicing
technical and artistic elements of musical expression.
Selections range from two-part pop harmony to more
challenging four-part SATB classical chorale
arrangements. Areas emphasized and explored are
tone production and vocal blend, intonation,
dynamics, physical expression and stage presence, and
diction and pronunciation based on the International
Phonetic Alphabet. 2 hours per week / 2 credits
MUS 112 – Performance & Movement
This course covers vocal delivery, stylistic
interpretation, body position, professional vocal
health, stage presence, and vocal repertoire selection.
MUS 124A & B – Sight-singing I & II
This course focuses on the development of sightsinging ability through an emphasis on ear training,
interval recognition, rhythmic specificity, fluidity of
solfege usage, and accurate intonation. Sight-singing
examples are taken from both classical and popular
repertoire. 2 hours per week / 2 credits
PMU 339 – Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Prerequisites: PMU 330
This course will explores extended jazz harmony
through popular standards from the jazz repertoire as
well as modern arrangements. Groups studied and
imitated include Manhattan Transfer, The Roches, The
Andrews Sisters, New York Voices, The Real Group,
The Swingle Singers, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
MUS 125 – Vocal Forum
This course is designed to give vocal students valuable
feedback on individual song performances, helping to
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EMPHASIS COURSES INSTRUMENTALISTS
MUS 106A & B – Groove I & II
This course in rhythm training focuses on performing
grooves, vamps, melodic phrases, and rhythmic
patterns with good “feel” and highly accurate
rhythmic specificity. The difference between playing
“behind the beat” and “on top of the beat” is
analyzed, and steady common tempos are tested and
memorized. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
These courses are mandatory for instrumentalists.
MUS 115A, B, C, D – Improvisation I, II, III & IV
Prerequisites: MUS 106
This course focuses on tools for improvisation used by
instrumentalists in various modern styles including
rock, pop, jazz, and blues. The students will study the
relationship between melody, harmony, and rhythm,
and how to utilize each within spontaneous
improvisations. Scale-modes, song forms, live cueing,
and trading solos are also covered.
MUS 123A & B – Sight-reading I & II
This course focuses on the development of
instrumental sight-reading ability through an emphasis
on interval recognition, rhythmic specificity, dynamic
expression, and instrumental technique. Sight-reading
examples are taken from both classical and popular
repertoire. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
MUS 102A & B – Guitar Technique I & II
This course explores instrumental technique on the
guitar, focusing on patterns and positions, tone, speed,
melody, harmony, chord voicings, fingerstyle and
pickstyle, extended techniques, and the vocabulary of
idiomatic phrases used in various guitar styles.
MUS 103A & B – Bass Technique I & II
This course explores instrumental technique on the
bass, focusing on walking basslines, patterns and
positions, speed and groove, harmony, fingerstyle and
pickstyle, extended techniques such as slapping &
popping, and the vocabulary of idiomatic basslines
used in various styles. 2 hours per week / 2 credits
PMU 310 – Fusion Ensemble
This instrumental-only performing ensemble focuses
on the intersection between the jazz and rock styles,
known as fusion. The repertoire is drawn from
structurally and harmonically challenging instrumental
arrangements of contemporary music.
MUS 104A, B, C & D – Drum Technique I, II, III & IV
In this course, drum students explore five main areas
of percussive technique: tempo and rhythmic
specificity,
hand-to-hand
and
hand-to-feet
coordination, rudiments and snare drum skills,
drumset grooves, and repertoire development.
MUS 105A & B – Keyboard Technique I & II
In this course, keyboardists focus on technical agility
and efficiency, chord voicings and inversions,
harmonizing melodies, and the idiomatic phrases used
in modern styles of rock, pop, and jazz.
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MUS 113A & B – Voicings I & II
This course focuses on chord construction through an
understanding of pitch inventory. Conventions of
inversion, omission, and chord structure are exploed.
PMU 320 – CCM Jazz Ensemble
The CCM Jazz Ensemble is designed for high-level
student performers who are focused on their
development as jazz instrumentalists. This ensemble
will perform repertoire from the contemporary jazz
genre, developed out of the jazz tradition and
influenced by world music and modern pop music.
Students are encouraged to present their original jazz
compositions as material to be performed by the
ensemble. Students will gain ensemble experience
through weekly performances that focus on group
interaction, dynamics, phrasing, swing and straight
feel, as well as individual and group improvisation.
Emphasis will be given to hearing and expressing your
musical ideas with stylistic integrity, as well as
melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy.
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ELECTIVE COURSES
EMU 132 - Pro Tools
Learn how to take a project from start to finish using
Pro Tools 11, from initial setup to mixdown. Whether
your project involves multi-track recordings of live
instruments, MIDI sequencing with softsynths, or
sample looping, this course hands-on course is
designed to teach you how to record, edit, and mix.
Elective courses further expand the student’s
musicality, exposing them to new music, techniques
and skills. Each program has a set number of required
elective courses; the courses taken to satisfy those
elective requirements are chosen by the student.
NOTE: Not all elective courses are offered every quarter.
EMU 133 – Demo Recording
With the help of CCM’s music technology instructors,
students create demo recordings with skills covered in
Music Technology I & II. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
EMU 117 - Intro To Jazz Performance
This course covers the performance and
understanding of jazz, a broad tradition which
achieved greatest popularity from the 1920s to the
1960s. Repertoire performed covers a variety of
subgenres including swing, cool jazz, and bebop.
Stylistically accurate improvisation requires technical
proficiency; therefore, focus is placed on instrumental
skill, “knowing the changes,” and understanding
idiomatic phrasing. Students perform in a small to
medium size jazz combo. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
EMU 199 – Independent Study
Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, a student
may propose an independent musical project to
complete for elective credit.
EMU 231 – Reharmonization
Prerequisites: MUS 120B & MUS 121B
This course focuses on when and how to approach
changing harmonic elements through an examination
of stylized reharmonization treatments from the
repertoire. Students develop tasteful judgment about
how much or how little to change a song and then
make logical creative choices to achieve that outcome.
EMU 126 - Jazz Vocals
Prerequisites: PMU 300 & MUS 108B
Apply the unique vocal characteristics of great jazz
singers such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella
Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah
Vaughan into your own sound. Understand proper jazz
vocal delivery in a number of tempos and gain
confidence singing an array of jazz standards in a live
or recorded context. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
EMU 232 – Composition
Prerequisites: MUS 120B & 121B
A
study
of
instrumentation,
orchestration,
counterpoint, and techniques for thematic
development. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
EMU 128 - Poetry
This elective introduces several basic poetic devices
including simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification,
onomatopoeia, alliteration, repetition, and various
types of rhyme. Students will identify the poetic tools
within their favorite song lyrics, make class
presentations, and write their own poems.
EMU 340 - Blues Ensemble
This ensemble performs in the style of blues legends
such as B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Johnson,
Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, and others. Common
rhythmic grooves, lead lines, vocal phrases, and
turnarounds are explored. 1 hour per week / 1 credit
EMU 129 - Lyric Writing
Musicians interested in the art of telling a story and
conveying a message take this course to study the
great lyricists and elements that comprise a truly
effective lyric. Topics include common subject matter,
brainstorming, refining your message, formal sections,
rhyme, building to a climax, stopping position, and
elements of surprise and humor. Focus is placed on
creating a sense of identification with the listener.
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CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM
The Customized Curriculum option at CCM allows students to take only those courses they feel will help them achieve
their personal musical goals. All courses are available to students taking part in the Customized Curriculum, as long as
they pass any prerequisites or placement tests that are required for certain courses. You may meet with a counselor
for help in selecting the courses that will prove most beneficial to you. Academic credit is granted for all courses
completed with a passing grade, whether the student is working towards the completion of a program or not.
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APPROVALS & DISCLOSURES
INSTITUTION FINANCIAL STATUS
This institution has never had a history of a pending
petition in bankruptcy, operating as a debtor in
possession, has not filed a petition for bankruptcy
within the preceding five years, nor has had a petition
in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five
years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11
of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
APPROVALS
CCM is a private, for-profit institution approved by the
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to
operate in the state of California. The Bureau’s
approval means compliance with minimum state
standards and does not imply any endorsement or
recommendation by the state of California or the
Bureau.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
California College of Music is nonsectarian and does
not discriminate in any of its program activities,
employment practices or admissions policies on the
basis of gender, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual
orientation, or physical disability.
CCM is approved by the INS to issue the SEVIS I-20
form to foreign students who intend to apply for
student visa (F-1 / M-1). Student and Exchange Visitor
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
CCM complies with the confidentiality and student
accessibility provisions of the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Under FERPA, all
students have the right to access their records, and
confidentiality of student records is strictly protected.
Information on students is not available to anyone
without:
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Written request for release signed by the
student.
Court order or accreditation or other
oversight agency’s requirements.
However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those
records, without consent, to the following parties
or under the following conditions:
Any questions a current or prospective student may
have regarding this catalog that have not been
satisfactorily answered by the institution may be
directed to the Bureau for Postsecondary Education:
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Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95833
http://www.bppe.ca.gov
Tel: 916.431.6959 (Toll Free: 888.370.7589)
Fax: 916.263.1897
Email: [email protected]
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As a prospective student, you are encouraged to
review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment
agreement. You are also encouraged to review the
School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be
provided to you prior to signing an enrollment
agreement.
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School officials with legitimate educational
interest;
Other schools to which a student is
transferring;
Specified officials for audit or evaluation
purposes;
Appropriate parties in connection with
financial aid to a student;
Organizations conducting certain studies for
or on behalf of the school;
Accrediting organizations;
To comply with a judicial order or lawfully
issued subpoena;
Appropriate officials in cases of health and
safety emergencies; and
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COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
California College of Music pledges to adhere to the
Copyright Act of 1978 and to practice fair and legal
methods of distributing music and instructional
material. If copyrighted material or music is given to a
student for educational purposes, that student is
informed of copyright laws and under no
circumstances has permission from CCM to further
copy the music or pass it along to any third party.
Unauthorized duplication of any copyrighted materials
is a violation of applicable laws.
State and local authorities, within a juvenile
justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
RECORDS RETENTION
CCM shall keep all student records for a minimum of
five years from the last day of attendance. They may
be accessed upon the student’s request. Academic
transcripts of work completed by students at the
California College of Music will be retained
permanently.
JOB PLACEMENT
The California College of Music pledges to provide job
placement assistance for all graduates of its vocational
programs; however, graduation from the College does
not guarantee employment. Self-employment is a
common vocational objective in the music and
recording industries. Instructors are encouraged to
serve as character references and give whole-hearted
job recommendations for students who demonstrate a
high level of professionalism, skill, and talent in their
area of study.
RESERVED RIGHTS
CCM reserves the right to: change the requirements
for admission or graduation; modify the staff; modify
content or materials of courses; change tuition fees,
class schedules, and any regulations affecting the
student body; and consider extenuating circumstances
related to individual application of the policies stated
in the catalog. Also reserved is the right to cancel a
course if there is insufficient enrollment. Such changes
shall become effective on a date determined by the
administration. Changes in tuition or length of course
will not affect those students who are currently
enrolled. The school strives to meet the needs of the
student and the business community. Periodic
revisions of courses and programs are made to benefit
the student in his/her vocational training.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE STATEMENT
All CCM music courses are taught in English.
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FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES
Daniel Brummel (Director of Education) is a
composer and multi-instrumentalist native to
Pasadena, CA. He studied voice and guitar at the L.A.
County High School for the Arts and received his B.A.
in music composition from UCLA, where he studied
composition with Paul Chihara, theory with David
Lefkowitz, and guitar with jazz legend Kenny Burrell. In
2016, Daniel will receive his Master of Music degree in
commercial music composition from California State
University, Los Angeles. At age 18, Daniel began
performing internationally with the successful rock
band Ozma, whose touring partners include Weezer,
Nada Surf, Rilo Kiley, Rooney, and Shiny Toy Guns.
More recently, Daniel joined Weezer as music director
and fifth band member on 2014’s Everything Will Be
Alright In The End tour. His credits as a performer and
producer include Spain, The Elected, Scott & Rivers,
Sanglorians, and Ozma’s “Pasadena,” which All Music
Guide rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. As a session musician
on bass, drums, guitar, keys, and voice, Daniel
collaborates frequently with Grammy-winning
producers Neal Pogue (Outkast, TLC) and Shawn
Everett (Alabama Shakes, Julian Casablancas). He has
been a featured artist in Bass Player Magazine, and
released music on labels including Universal, Sony, Sub
Pop, Kung Fu, Atmospheriques, and Republic. Daniel
has composed film music for Paramount Pictures and
led community music events at the Hammer Museum,
the Norton Simon Museum, the Los Angeles Central
Library, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Daniel’s teaching philosophy stresses studentcentered learning, concrete student learning
outcomes, and deep listening. His approach to music
Alessandro Bertoni (Piano/Keyboards) hails from
Treviso, Italy. He took up classical piano at the
Conservatory of Castelfranco at an early age, received
his certificate there, and moved onto jazz studies in
Milan and Padua. He then moved to the high energy
environment of Los Angeles, where he now lives and
works as a performer, session keyboardist, and music
educator. His musical style is defined by intense
instrumental technicality and heavy arrangements
blended with improvisational jazz fusion elements.
After completing his studies at Musician's Institute
(who has featured him as one of their most successful
students) his first major project was Aphelion, with
whom he released “Franticode” in 2008, an album
produced by the keyboard guru Derek Sherinian. In
2013 he released his debut solo album
“Keystone,"published by German label Generation
Prog Records. "Keystone" includes performances by
such luminaries as guitarist Brett Garsed, bassist Ric
Fierabracci, and legendary drummer Virgil Donati, and
Alessandro's forthcoming recordings will feature
drummer Thomas Lang and bassist Stu Hamm.
Alessandro has recorded and produced keyboards for
more than 20 albums by artists all around the world.
He is an endorsing artist for Nord and Studiologic, and
frequently performs live with various prog rock, metal,
and pop rock bands in the industry as a hired musician.
He considers himself a guitar-oriented keyboardist,
and cites his main influences as Jon Lord, Keith
Emerson, Derek Sherinian, Jan Hammer, John Medeski,
Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen, Allan Holdsworth, and old
school progressive rock.
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pedagogy emphasizes harmonic understanding,
rhythmic specificity, and ear training using the
movable do solfege system. He strives to address
individual student needs through approaching each
topic from different angles. Daniel’s book, Popular
Music Theory, is the standard textbook for theory
courses at CCM.
Brandy, Celine Dion, Earth Wind and Fire, Jamie Fox,
Patti LaBelle, and Faith Hill, among others. The
California College of Music is delighted to welcome
Jetro as the newest member of our Piano Faculty.
Quentin Dennard (Drums) was born in Detroit,
Michigan, and started his career in the late 1960s as
session drummer for Motown Records. In a career
spanning more than half a century, he has performed
with multitude of music legends including Aretha
Franklin, Roy Ayers, Dionne Warwick, B.B. King, Issac
Hayes, Lamont Dozier, Jermaine Jackson, The Originals,
Billy Mitchell, Keb Mo, and The Temptations. In
addition to his duties on the faculty of the California
College of Music, Quentin also teaches in the Jazz
Studies Program at the University of Southern
California. Quentin has also worked as a drummer in
musical theatre, performing in the Fullerton Opera’s
production of Ain’t Misbehavin, as well as the Ms.
California beauty pageant and the world-renowned
play Jelly’s Last Jam. Quentin’s mastery of many styles
of music helps his students learn to “feel” each style,
so that when they are called into a performance or
recording session, they are not only ready to sightread in any style, but to excel and impress.
Jude Crossen (Voice) received his B.A. in vocal
performance from the Berklee College of Music. Jude
first gained critical acclaim with his Boston-based
modern rock band Atlas Shrugged, and has had many
successes performing and recording as a solo artist,
such as his appearance on Don Grusin’s Grammynominated DVD/CD, The Hang. He taught in the vocal
departments at both Berklee and Musician’s Institute
before joining the faculty at CCM. Jude’s voice has also
been heard in many films and TV shows, such as
America’s Got Talent, My Name Is Earl and Joan of
Arcadia, and the rock opera Galakticon. Currently, he
is a member of The Lovelys, a rock group made up of
some of Hollywood’s top session musicians.
Jetro Da Silva (Piano/Keyboards), a Grammy Music
Educator Award nominee, was born in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. He received a full scholarship to Escola Nacional
de Música, the most respected classical school in Rio.
By age 16, Jetro was the sole supporter of his family,
playing with world-renowned musicians and his
church in Rio de Janeiro. After touring with several
Brazilian artists, Jetro moved to Boston where he
received his B.A. in Music Production from Berklee
College of Music, majoring in Music Production and
Engineering. Jetro also holds master’s and doctorate
degrees in spirituality from Andover Newton
Theological School; his doctorate dissertation was
titled “Music and the people of God; sacred music and
it’s uses through the centuries.” Because of his talent
and experience in Brazil as a producer, performer,
arranger and songwriter, it didn’t take Jetro very long
for the musical communities in Boston and Los
Angeles to embrace him. His illustrious musical career
includes 13 years as Assistant Chair of the Piano
Department and bandleader of ensembles at the
prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, as well
as Artist Relations Manager for the Roland
Corporation. Talent and professionalism have also
kept Jetro in the highest demand as a touring and
sessions keyboardist. He has performed as
pianist/keyboardist for Whitney Houston, Stevie
Wonder, Chaka Khan, B.B. King, Gladys Knight, Brian
McKnight, Bonnie Raitt, Luther Vandross, Patti Austin,
Carol DeLeon (Voice) has had an active career in the
recording industry for over a decade, and is recognized
for her angelical soprano voice. Classically trained as
an operatic coloratura, she received her Master of
Music degree from California State University
Northridge. Carol is by no means a conventional artist
and teacher. With the understanding that every voice
is different, she believes in stepping outside of the box
and creating new pedagogical methods of help
students understand and harness the powers of their
unique voice.
Kevin Dorsey (Chair, Voice Program) received his
B.A. in Music from Morehouse College in Atlanta, and
soon thereafter was invited to L.A. by legendary
Grammy-winning producer Quincy Jones to lend his
voice to the soundtrack of Steven Spielberg’s classic
motion picture The Color Purple. Kevin’s work on that
monumental film jumpstarted his career as a major
session vocalist and commercial voice-over artist. His
classic voice-over, “Oh, yeah!” from Ferris Bueller’s
Day Off has made him one of the most recognizable
voices in American pop culture. As a performer and
music director, Kevin has worked with a veritable
“who’s who” list of American popular music; his
credits include extensive touring and recording with
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Raised on the sounds of the Beach Boys, the Eagles,
Simon & Garfunkel, and Joni Mitchell, his ear for
harmony was keenly developed throughout his youth.
After spending his formative years playing guitar, bass,
drums, and singing in choirs, Bobby received his B.F.A.
in music composition from UC Santa Barbara, where
he composed for groups of all sizes and sounds
including orchestra, choir, solo piano, and chamber
ensembles. Bobby went on to earn his M.F.A. and
D.M.A. in performance and composition at the
California Institute of the Arts. While at CalArts, Bobby
discovered a new and more experimental voice (both
figuratively and literally) by studying extended vocal
techniques including throat singing, overtone singing,
growling, and joiking (a style native to Scandinavia).
He is currently writing music for Jomama Jones and
The Murderous Cowboys, arranging for Van Dyke
Parks, and fronting his own rock band, Bobby and the
Nice Guys. Seeing an enormous value in the study and
evolution of popular music idioms, Bobby seeks to
integrate experimental popular music into the
academic environment — a subject which heretofore
has scarcely been examined. Bobby brings exceptional
academic and professional experience to CCM as a
faculty instructor in voice, composition, and music
theory.
Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin,
Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Whitney Houston, Gladys
Knight, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Phil Collins, Motley
Crue, Lyle Lovett and Clint Black. Kevin has served as a
vocal judge for The Voice; he was also the vocal
director for Michael Jackson’s concert tours for the
last 25 years of Michael’s life, including the
“Dangerous” and “History” world tours. He was
schedule to rejoin Michael on the “This Is It” Tour in
July 2009, before the King of Pop’s untimely passing.
“My teaching style shifts with each individual student.
My years in this industry have shown me that
everyone learns in a different way, and everyone has
something unique to offer. Due to this variability in
technique and style, I try to show my students how to
properly use their natural gifts, and help them work
through their obstacles to master their talent. The
constant, essential element of my teaching philosophy
is encouragement. The industry my students are
striving to enter can be harsh and competitive at
times. I am here to instill a sense of self-confidence
that is rock solid, so no one can tear them down once
they leave CCM for the music business.”
Byron Fry (Guitar) is a guitarist, composer, and
producer from Northern California who began
performing consistently on guitar at age ten. His teen
years were an exploration of odd-time-signature
writing and playing with like-minded musicians in
ensembles he formed around the East Bay Area. Byron
received a thorough music education at the Grove
School of Music, where he was very fortunate to have
composition mentors including Sammy Nestico
(orchestration), Diz Mullins (copying), Lalo Schifrin
(thematic development), Henry Mancini (music
business), and Dick Grove (composing/arranging). He
also studied improvisation privately with Russell
Tuttle, staff guitarist with Columbia Records. Byron
has now played guitar for more than half a century. In
that time, he has worked with Michael MacDonald,
Tiffany, Billy Davis Jr., Barry Coffing, and a slew of
other hit artists in the studio and on the stage. As a
composer, Byron has scored many hours of footage
for film and TV and arranged in every style for live
performances and recordings. Byron’s teaching style is
geared toward bringing out the best in the student by
providing the nuts-and-bolts technique needed for
musical expression and competition in the modern
music industry.
Phillip Ingram (Voice) was born and raised in Akron,
Ohio, and came from the same musical family that
produced Grammy-winning singer James Ingram. In
1976 Phillip formed the band Switch with Greg
Williams, Jody Sims, Bobby DeBarge, Tommy DeBarge,
and Eddie Fluellen. Switch signed to Motown Records
in 1977 and went on to record five classic albums for
the legendary Detroit label. The first two albums went
gold on the strength of such hits as “They’ll Never Be,”
“I Wanna Be Closer,” “Best Beat In Town,” and “I Call
Your Name.” In his distinguished career, some of the
legendary artists he has worked with on albums and in
concerts are: Barbara Striesand, Celine Dion, Bette
Midler, Janet Jackson, Johnny Mathis, Lionel Richie,
Aaron Neville, Billy Joel, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight,
Peabo Bryson, Barry Manilow, Smokey Robinson,
Dionne Warwick, Ricky Martin, Luther Vandross,
Kenny Loggins and Kanye West. Some of the the
motion pictures his work appears in are: Pretty
Woman, The Little Mermaid, Happy Feet, Shrek, Prince
of Egypt, Amistad, My Best Friend’s Wedding, The
Wedding Singer and Fried Green Tomatoes. One of the
most prominent vocalists in the music recording and
motion picture industry, Phillip brings his own
Bobby Halvorson (Voice) is a composer, performer,
and multi-instrumentalist from Northern California.
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distinctive brand of voice instruction to the California
College of Music.
musicianship, and discipline are at the forefront of
what he passes on to his students.
Mark Mercury (Piano) holds a B.A. from California
State University, and has performed and taught for
more than 40 years. Since the 1970s, he has been
arranging, producing, writing, and playing in a variety
of styles including pop, R&B, big band jazz, blues, and
country. He has worked with a host of well known
artists, including Crystal Gayle, Gene Chandler, and
Captain Beefheart. His numerous TV, film, and
multimedia credits include Lost in Hollywood, Eye on
Hollywood (ABC), CBS Storybreak, and KCET Videolog
(PBS). Mark has also released two solo albums, The Art
of Space and Music of the Domes, on his own
independent label, Blue Chromium Records. Mark
describes his compositional style as “futuristic,” and
he frequently explores ambient and electronic
soundscapes. Mark is flexible in his approach to
teaching, tailoring the instruction to the student and
resolving any areas of musical difficulty so that the
lessons can be enjoyable and beneficial. He
emphasizes mastering the basics while developing
skills in areas the student is most interested in.
Uros Raskovski (Chair, Guitar & Bass Program) is
an energetic, versatile and precise guitarist. His
performances can be heard on international releases
from artists including Steelheart, Five Finger Death
Punch, Jacob Armen, and Marcel Coenen. Since 2001,
Uros has been a crucial figure in the development of
the California College of Music. His considerable
contributions to the CCM’s programs and curricula in
the College’s early years laid the foundations for
decades of successful music education. Uros’
contemporary approach to music theory and its
applications, his hands-on instructional methods, as
well as his emphasis of stylistic versatility, have
impacted CCM’s students from all over the world. His
playing style reflects many varied influences ranging
from blues, rock and metal to fusion, funk, latin,
gospel, and jazz. Uros is a dynamic and spirited
instructor. He believes in bringing out the maximum
potential of each student by continuously raising the
bar in each student’s performance abilities, creativity,
and overall musicianship. While focusing on strong
theoretical knowledge and constant application to
one’s instrument, style, or musical situation, Uros
always encourages his students to break the rules,
think outside the box, and never be afraid to pioneer
new sounds and concepts.
Craig Pilo (Chair, Drum Program) was raised in
Connecticut and received his B.M. from the University
of North Texas. Immediately after college, Craig
moved to L.A. to chase down work as a drummer for
sessions and tours. His first major gig was with famed
trumpeter Maynard Ferguson on the One More Trip
To Birdland tour in 1997, and he hasn’t stopped
working as a professional drummer since. Craig’s other
credits include Bob Seger, Deniece Williams, Billy Vera,
Blue Magic, and Heatwave. Craig can be currently seen
touring worldwide with legendary pop singer Frankie
Valli of the Four Seasons. Craig attributes the success
he achieved early in his career to the technique
imparted by his mentors, namely Alan Dawson, Ed
Soph, Dave Weckl, and Jeff Hamilton. Craig’s list of
film and TV credits includes Sex and the City, Ally
McBeal, CSI Miami, Malcolm in the Middle, Boston
Public, Sabrina, the Osbornes, and the motion pictures
Basic and Dirty Dancing II: Havana Nights. Craig’s
teaching philosophy is a direct result of his personal
and professional growth as a musician. Sight-reading,
impeccable timekeeping, independence, overall
Ray Yslas (Music Business, Drums) has performed
extensively all over the world with many of today’s top
artists in almost every modern musical style. He joined
Christina Aguilera's "Stripped Tour" in late 2002. This
tour covered the US, Japan, Europe, Australia, and
Canada, and ended with a DVD taping in London "Live
in the UK" and a performance on the Grammy Awards
in 2004. He then joined the Patti Labelle tour through
2004. 2005 was filled with sessions and touring with
the Tony Award winning Heather Headley. He then
traveled with the 2006/2007 Christina Aguilera's "Back
to Basics" World Tour. He also recorded on the
Grammy winning song "Ain't No Other Man" by
Christina Aguilera. Other artist credits include Nick
Lachey, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Colbie Caillat,
Chris
Botti,
and
Brian
McKnight.
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