Music Industry Certificate
Introducing Our New Music Industry Certificate Program!
Are you passionate about music? Interested in pursuing a career in the music industry? Delaware County Community College is thrilled to announce our brand-new Music Industry Certificate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the dynamic world of music.
Students will analyze current practices and trends in the Music Industry and learn from experiential projects that will develop their technical, entrepreneurial and artistic skills. Students who complete the Music Industry Certificate will be prepared for entry level positions, music marketing, music publishing, recording studios and music production companies. Students may also continue their studies by transferring credits to a four-year institution. Program Curriculum / Course Sequence »
Program Highlights:
- 18-credit certificate program
- Transferable credits to four-year institutions
- Courses in Music Business, Music Technology, Applied Music, and Music Theory
- Experienced instructors with industry expertise
- Practical hands-on learning opportunities
Courses Included:
- Music Business: Explore copyright law, music publishing, marketing, and artist management.
- Music Technology: Learn recording techniques, audio production software, and DAW studio operations.
- Applied Music: Receive instruction in piano performance.
- Music Theory: Deepen your understanding of musical structure, harmony, and composition.
Program Entry Requirements:
This certificate is open to all students regardless of past musical experience. Students are required to take placement exams at the time of admission. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses to complete the certificate. A music placement exam, which allows students to complete MUS 101: Music Fundamentals and/or MUS 125: Piano I by examination, is also available for students already possessing an introductory understanding of music theory and/or a keyboard performance background.
Join us and turn your passion for music into a rewarding career! Enroll in DCCC's Music Industry Certificate program today.
Full-Time Faculty:
Richard Belcastro
Professor of Music
MA, Brandeis University
BM, University of California, Davis
Part-Time Faculty:
David Laganella
Assistant Dean, CAH
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
BM, New York University
Jason Wolbach
MM, University of the Arts
BM, Temple University
Juliann Dilorio
MBA, Southern New Hampshire University / Berklee College of Music
BS, York College of Pennsylvania
Trevor Sands
MM, Temple University
BM, Westminster Choir College
