Norco College released 41 new program pages to help students understand and navigate certificate and degree options. Pages include career options, trailheads, major information, and student/faculty profiles. The program pages have also been added to the A-Z index. This week's program spotlight is on the Music Industry Studies/Music program.

Music Industry Studies is the study of contemporary trends and practices within the music industry, discussing key music technologies, global music cultures, popular music scenes, music business practice and live music performance. Norco Music offers a wide variety of experiences and challenges, while giving students individual attention and opportunities for growth. World-class instructors and professionals at Norco College strive to create an atmosphere where students feel included, encouraged and supported.

 

Career Options

Career options for students who get a degree in music include: performing artist, songwriter, music director, commercial composer, audio engineer, record producer, music programmer, conductor, music teacher, dj, music journalist, and music agent.

 


   Faculty Voice

Brady Kerr

 

Brady Kerr

“Norco Music is a vibrant community of student artists who truly support each other,” said Brady Kerr, professor, Norco College music program. On May 22, 2020 Norco College Music student artists and alumni performed a five hour show featuring original music and live interviews. The show included music genres varying from country, singer/songwriter, hip hop, pop, folk, indie, alternative, metal, and rock. The live stream session brought 446 unique viewers, 100 unique chatters, and 1,287 live views.

“We are so grateful that in a time of social distancing, our students could come together and create a livestream, interactive, virtual concert,” said Kerr. Originally, Norco Music students were planning the second annual NOMU Music & Arts Festival and had to pivot when the pandemic hit. After a Zoom meeting with the Associated Students of Norco College and the Norco ESports Association, the idea of a virtual concert and concept was created — Quarantined: The Bedroom Sessions.

 

To view more of the Music Industry Studies/Music program page, click here.