Las Vegas,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Commercial Music - World Percussion (Specialist) in Las Vegas United States | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Las Vegas United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,205
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The World Percussion Certificate offers students a comprehensive curriculum focused on global percussion within commercial music. Students explore historical aspects in both traditional and modern contexts through MUS 125 (History of Rock) and MUS 127 (World's Music Live), while applying performance skills in MUS 166 (World Percussion Techniques) and MUS 167 (World Percussion Ensemble). Personalized instruction (MUSA 164-1001 and 1002) delivers individual guidance for mastering specialized world percussion techniques.
Program Objectives
Distinguish commercial music genres and evaluate their relevance in contemporary music.
Detect stylistic influences and compose original pieces/arrangements employing melodic and harmonic elements
Recognize production techniques characteristic of diverse musical styles
Identify and examine distinctive rhythmic patterns and chord sequences. Develop original rhythmic and harmonic structures.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
3.0 cumulative GPA OR 1120 SAT (evidenced-based reading & writing and math) OR 22 ACT (composite score). 1040 for exams taken prior to March 2016
High School Transcript ,Submit your high school transcript (includes all high school coursework and grades). A certified translation is required for any transcript not written in English. Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities where college-level credits were earned (either while in high school or after graduating high school).IELTS Academic Overall band of 6.0. No band below 5.5, TOEFL IBT Test Overall score of 61. PTE Academic Overall - Overall score of 44
High School Transcript ,Submit your high school transcript (includes all high school coursework and grades). A certified translation is required for any transcript not written in English. Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities where college-level credits were earned (either while in high school or after graduating high school).IELTS Academic Overall band of 6.0. No band below 5.5, TOEFL IBT Test Overall score of 61. PTE Academic Overall - Overall score of 44
Tuition
USD
13,205