Certificate in Music Performance : Brass

Ken Gordon School of Communication, Creative and Digital Media
Creative Industries and Culture

Programme Description

This certificate programme was developed as a foot wetting introduction into music. It is intended to focus on persons who prefer a short interactive programme where one can perform while learning. It comprises of 21 credits and provides a much needed opportunity for exposure to different qualities and styles of performance which will impact the music culture of both Trinidad and Tobago. It also enlightens the individual to the field of music where there are several areas of instrument concentrations. Hence, this program is designed with a core and one area of specialization to cater to different instrument specializations. The ensemble courses contained in the certificate programme, provide participants with experiential learning in a controlled environment to ensure that a very high quality of performance is attained. As such, students will be required to perform in one ensemble which must complement the instrument chosen for applied study. It is important to note that there is no piano ensemble. Individuals who choose to study piano will be required to participate in another ensemble. All applicants will be required to pass an audition to qualify for entry into this program.
Requirements
All applicants to the programme are required to pass an audition. It would be an asset to have 3 CSEC (CXC)/GCE passes including English Language.
Mature Entry: Applicants over 25, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience are also considered for admission. Such candidates must submit detailed curriculum vitae and a portfolio of their work with the application form. The Department may also conduct interviews to determine the candidate’s readiness to pursue the certificate programme.
Tuition & Fees
FeesTypeCitizensCaricomInternationalPer
Applications: OnlineFreeFreeFreeApplication
Registration$80.00$80.00$80.00Semester
Tuition$300.00$400.00$750.00Credit
Administrative$100.00$100.00$100.00Semester
Technology$100.00$100.00$100.00Semester
Student Inusurance$30.00$30.00$30.00Annum
Student Guild$100.00$100.00$100.00Annum
Courses
Course TypeCodeCourse TitleCredits
Course in the MajorMUSC 155Music Theory I3
Course in the MajorMUSC 157Aural Skills I2
Course in the MajorMUSC 185History of the Music of Western Europe I3
Course in the MajorMUSC 205Basic Conducting1
Course in the MajorMUSC 329Survey of the Music Industry3
Course in the MajorMUSC 131Primary Applied Instrument I - Brass3
Course in the MajorMUSC (J/S/V) 151Major Performing Ensemble I - Jazz/ Pan/ Voice)1
Course in the MajorMUSC 304Instrumental Literature2
Total Major Credits18

Additional Information

Semester

September & January Semesters

In Person / Online / Blended

Blended

Gate Funding Availability:

No

Payment Plan Availability:

Yes

Campus

Email:

cic@costaatt.edu.tt

Telephone:

625-5030 ext. 2111, 2110, 8611