CMM 1413 COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY I (3-3-0). A review of the fundamentals of music; chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in popular music. To be taken concurrently with CMM 1312. Prerequisites: MUS 2013 or consent of instructor.
CMM 1613 THE MUSIC BUSINESS SYSTEM (3-3-0). The student will examine the major components of the contemporary commercial music business. Topics include songwriting and publishing, broadcast media, the record industry, business affairs, booking agents, managers, live performance, and legal aspects of entertainment industry. Skills: R
CMM 1623 TALENT MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). The student will learn about the role, scope and activities of the talent manager, including establishing the artist-manager relationship, planning the artist's career, and developing goals, strategies, and tactics. Skills: R
CMM 1633 THE RECORD INDUSTRY (3-3-0). The student will study the history of the record industry and the organization of record companies, large and small. Course will include the study of record company functions such as A&R, promotion, marketing, business affairs, and administration and distribution. Skills: R
CMM 1643 CONCERT AND STAGE PRODUCTION (3-2-2). The student will prepare for employment/internship with touring shows and with facilities that book concert tours and shows at the assistant producer or technician level. The technical equipment and personnel considerations involved in producing concerts and tours: show design, lighting, staging, special effects, shop contracts, unions, scheduling and transportation, and liaison with local venues and promoters.
CMM 1653 CONCERT PROMOTION AND VENUE MANAGEMENT (3-2-2). The student will learn the basics of concert promotion and venue management including considerations in purchasing a club, concert promotion and advertising, talent buying, city codes, insurance, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulation, ASCAP/BMI licenses, personnel management, and concert production and administration. Skills: R
CMM 1663 HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC (3-3-0). To gain an understanding of industry trends and developments through historical analysis. Traces the evolution of the music industry with emphasis on the development of popular musical styles. Includes discussion of the impact of culture and technology on industry growth. Required of commercial music majors, but open to all students. Skills: R
CMM 1703 AUDIO PRODUCTION I (3-2-2). Introduction to audio recording, including the study of sound, audio equipment operation, and multi-track recording. Lecture classes are followed by hands-on experience in local professional studios. Fee: $24 Skills: R
CMM 1713 MIDI I (3-2-2). The student will learn MIDI systems and applications. Included are: the history and evolution of MIDI, hardware requirements, computer numbering systems, channels and modes, the MIDI language, typical implementations, and MIDI applications in a studio, including hands-on experience. Fee: $12 Skills: R
CMM 1723 AUDIO PRODUCTION II (3-2-2). A continuation of audio production theories and applications. Students will demonstrate competence in multi-track audio recording techniques and applications. Topics include: studio production, equipment operation and maintenance procedures, audio effects. Students will produce multi-track recordings mixed to final product. Fee: $24 Skills: R
CMM 1733 SYNTHESIS I (3-2-2). This course provides the student with a basic understanding of sound synthesis including: sound considerations, electronic sound sources, basic signal processing, and voltage control and modulation. Students will also have hands-on experience with additive, subtractive, AM and FM synthesis types. Fee: $12 Skills: R
CMM 1743 SYNTHESIS II (3-2-2). The student will build on skills acquired in Synthesis I by further exploring electronic sound production. The course begins with more FM synthesis and continues with hybrid synthesis and digital sampling. Students will end the course with a project using their choice of synthesis techniques. Fee: $12
CMM 1763 MIDI II (3-2-2). A continuation of MIDI I with a more in-depth study of integrated systems and advanced application of various types of music software. Students will be required to produce a MIDI composition as a final project. Fee: $12 Skills: R
CMM 1773 AUDIO PRODUCTION III (3-2-2). A continuation of multi-track audio recording techniques and applications including different production formats with an emphasis on digital recording and editing. Students will produce multi-track recordings. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: CMM 1703 and 1723.
CMM 1783 AUDIO PRODUCTION IV (3-2-2). A continuation of CMM 1773 including advanced production techniques, engineer's record keeping, studio maintenance and studio business operations. Students will be given production assignments, "budgets" and timelines for completion of projects. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: CMM 1703, CMM 1723, CMM 1773 and CMM 1713.
CMM 2161 COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Small group performance in various popular music styles. Student arranging, composing and conducting is encouraged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor approval.
CMM 2171 COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: COUNTRY BAND (1-0-4). Small group performance in various popular music styles. Student arranging, composing and conducting is included. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
CMM 2181 COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: JAZZ COMBO (1-0-4). Small group performance with an emphasis in jazz music styles. Student arranging, composing and conducting is included. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
CMM 2191 COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: RECORDING (1-0-4). Small group performance in a variety of popular styles with an emphasis on studio recording. Student arranging, composing and conducting are included. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
CMM 2213 SONGWRITING (3-3-0). A survey course which analyzes the craft of creating popular songs from both a literary and a musical perspective. Various styles, subjects and structures from children's music to rock-n-roll are covered. In addition, students are introduced to writing techniques involving individual and collaborative strategies. Students will also critique their own original works as well as evaluate contemporary and traditional hits. Copyright and publishing procedures are discussed as the final steps in the craft of creating a popular song. Skills: R
CMM 2322 COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT-SINGING & EAR TRAINING II (2-1-2). A continuation of CMM 1312. To be taken concurrently with CMM 2423.
CMM 2423 COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY II (3-3-0). A continuation of CMM 1413. Further study of popular music harmonic techniques. To be taken concurrently with CMM 2322. Prerequisites: CMM 1413.
CMM 2613 LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY (3-3-0). The student will study the basics of copyright law and the various agreements used in the entertainment industry with special emphasis on contracts used by music publishers, record companies, talent managers, record producers, film and television producers, and booking agencies. Skills: R
CMM 2623 MUSIC PUBLISHING (3-3-0). The student will study the administrative and marketing aspects of music publishing including the application of current copyright law, developing songwriters, rights exploitation, and royalty collection. Skills: R
CMM 2633 LIVE PERFORMANCE PRESENTATION (3-2-2). Students will learn all elements of presentation of music to the public, including development of image and stagecraft, working with production elements, and effective presentation programming.
CMM 2643 MUSIC MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING (3-2-2). The student will study various methods of distribution, retailing and wholesaling. The basics of purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving, returns, pricing and cost analysis, merchandising, retail display, sales promotion, advertising, security and shrinkage, personnel management, and relationships between retailers and distributors are covered.
CMM 2713 COMPOSITION/ARRANGING (3-3-0). Techniques of composition and arranging for contemporary ensembles to include study of ranges, transposition and idiosyncrasies of individual instruments. Also to include work with computer/MIDI based systems. Prerequisites: MUS 1413 and MUS 1121 or Instructor approval.
CMM 2723 IMPROVISATION (3-3-0). A study of the melodic and harmonic structures of various contemporary styles with emphasis on extemporaneous performance. May be repeated for credit. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUS 1413 and MUS 1121 or Instructor approval.
CMM 2813 INTERNSHIP (3-0-15). The student works in a qualifying firm for fifteen hours per week receiving practical training and experience in his/her occupational objective. Students may receive credit from an approved full-time job. Prerequisites: Instructor approval.
CMM 2823 SPECIAL PROBLEMS (3-2-4). Advanced work in areas of special interest with the approval of the instructor. May be repeated for credit with different emphasis. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.