Certificate in
Certificate in Piano Performance
Riverside City College
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 435 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* per unit for international students / total required funding is $23,161
Introduction
The Mission of the Music Department is to provide students the means to accomplish their goals in music with an educational program that prepares them to contribute as artists, educators, audience members, and supporters of the arts. Our standard is to meet the cultural, educational, and social needs of the community through excellent musical performances, school visitations, workshops, and masterclasses. At the heart of the department are outstanding arts experiences, superior teaching, and access to an aesthetic learning education.
Prepares individuals for a career in music as piano performers. Fulfills a portion of the Associate of Arts degree in Music.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.
Curriculum
Required Courses (16.5-17.5 units)
- MUS-P12 Applied Piano I (4 semesters) --- 12
- MUS-52 Recital Performance (25 minute solo program) ---.5
- Performing Ensembles (Choose from list below) --- 4-5
Performing Ensembles
- MUS-P36 Piano Chamber Ensemble --- 1.5
- MUS-36 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble --- 1.5
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Prepare and perform in a solo piano recital and/or chamber ensemble performance. This will include but is not limited to literature selection and preparation, collaboration with other musicians, and written program development.
- Demonstrate practice and preparation skills required for music transfer students and/or professional musicians. Skills will include but are not limited to successfully performing scales, arpeggios, exercises, and etudes.
- Communicate effectively and work cooperatively within an ensemble setting