Music

Student playing piano

The LAVC Music Department provides a dynamic environment for the exploration of the complete musician / entrepreneur – performer, composer, educator, promoter, producer. Offerings include courses in performance, history, theory, ensemble, commercial music, recording arts, and general education. Students may earn a two-year Music A.A. degree, a two-year Commercial Music A.A., a two-year Music AAT (music transfer degree), and five Commercial Music Certificates. Our dedicated faculty and staff specialize in hands-on attention and bring a wealth of real-world experience into the classroom. The Instructional Assistant for the Music Department is James Grude (grudejw@lavc.edu; 818-947-2346)

Contact
Chairperson
Dr. Yih-mei Hu
Phone
(818) 947-2346
Email
huy2@lavc.edu
Office Location
Music Building
Office Hours
By Appointment

Department

Music

Pathway

Arts, Media and Design

Programs

Music Degrees

Click the tabs below to find out about the Music degrees.

Through focused study and private instruction, students working on the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree (Music AA-T) will develop their performance skills, as well as compose and critically analyze music, with particular regard given to the stylistic nuances of tonal theory through 20th-century trends. Acquisition of computer notational skills assists students in generating scores and parts for required compositions. Students develop essential ear-training skills through the dictation of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic passages. A repertoire of exercises for improving technique will prepare students for leadership roles in chamber and larger ensembles. The button below links to the Music AA-T program map, which outlines a sequence of course requirements:

Music AAT Degree 

 

The Associate of Arts Degree in Music (Music AA) can serve as the basis for further undergraduate education in music. Music 200 is not part of the degree but is a prerequisite for courses in the degree. Students are strongly encouraged to complete Music 200 early in their academic program. The button below links to the Music AA program map, which outlines a sequence of course requirements:

Music AA Degree

Applied Music Program

To obtain the Music AA or AA-T degree, you must complete the Applied Music Program. Applied Music students receive private lessons to prepare them for auditions and performances. Admission into the program requires a completed application and a live audition. Students accepted into the program must be a full-time music major for two years, enroll in required music courses, and fulfill all the expectations of an LAVC Applied Music student.

For information about the application/auditions, please contact Music Department Instructional Assistant, James Grude (grudejw@lavc.edu).

Faculty

Full-time Faculty

Name Contact Information

Dr. Michael Arshagouni

arshagmh@lavc.edu
Glenn Carlos carlosgm@lavc.edu
Dr. Yih-mei Hu huy2@lavc.edu
Chauncey Maddren maddrecm@lavc.edu
Dr. Christian Nova novacp@lavc.edu

Adjunct Faculty

Name Contact Information

Dr. Severin Behnen

behnensh@lavc.edu

Dr. Jordan Charnofsky

charnoj@lavc.edu

Christian Coulter coultec@wlac.edu
Dr. Frank Garvey garveyfj@lavc.edu
Irene Gutierrez gutierim@wlac.edu
Dr. Patricia Hannifan hannifp@lavc.edu
Lori Musicant musicala@lavc.edu
Dr. Cassandra Nickols (Gonzalez) nickolcg@lavc.edu
Dr. Mishkar Nuñez-Fredell nuezfrmj@email.laccd.edu
Claire Rydell rydellcj@lavc.edu
Dr. Eric Wang wangej@wlac.edu

 

Learn About Music

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Upcoming Events

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