2018-2019 COURSE CATALOG LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF MUSIC MISSION STATEMENT LACM is an incubator for limitless creativity, discovery based music education connecting innovative curriculum & industry relationships. “Since 1996, LACM has played a role in harnessing talent of over 1,000 graduates to effectively transform musicians into innovative entertainment professionals with the tenacity, skills and artistry to succeed in a competitive music industry.” Dave Pozzi Faculty Member This Catalog applies to the Acadmic Year 2018-2019: October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. Additions and changes to the Catalog made during the year can be found noted below and at www.lacm.edu/catalog. 2018-2019 Catalog Addendum dated 06.26.2019: Section on Academic Suspension removed. Academic Policies, page 32. 2018-2019 Catalog Addendum dated 06.09.2020: • Section on Add/Drop Registration Policy Updated, page 21 • Section on Add/Drop Refund Policy Added, page 40 • Section on LACM Scholarships & Grants Updated, page 39 COURSE CATALOG 2O18-2O19 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT 2 TUITION & FINANCIAL AID POLICIES 35 ABOUT LACM 4 Tuition 36 History 5 Financial Aid 36 Accreditation 5 Veterans’ Benefits 38 Diversity Statement 5 Grant & Scholarships 39 LACM Departments 5 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 39 Contact Information 5 Refund Policy 39 Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) 40 CAMPUS USE, SAFETY & SECURITY 6 Campus & Technology Use 8 STUDENT CONDUCT & RIGHTS 41 Facilities 8 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) 41 Campus Map - LACM North 9 Student Conduct & Accountability 43 Campus Map - LACM South 9 Cancellation, Withdrawal & Refund Policies 44 Campus Security 10 Grievance Policies 44 Guests & Visiting Campus 10 Media Release 45 Title IX 10 Student Original Work 45 Drug & Alcohol Use 12 Pet Policy 13 STUDENT SERVICES 46 Student Life & Engagement 47 ADMISSION POLICIES 14 Academic Advising 47 Entrance Requirements 15 Career Services 47 Audition Requirements 15 Learning Resource Center 48 Transcripts 17 Student Employment Opportunities 48 Placement 17 Student Support Services 49 English Proficiency 17 International Student Services 49 Re-Admission 17 Alumni & Post Graduation Services 51 Transfer Students 18 Student Living 51 Enrollment 19 Orientation 19 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 52 Degrees 53 REGISTRAR POLICIES 20 Faculty Qualifications 54 Registration 21 Majors & Pacings 55 Add/Drop 21 - Bass Performance 57 Audit 21 - Brass & Woodwind Performance 62 Repeating a Course 21 - Drum Performance 68 Academic Calendar & Deadlines 22 - Guitar Performance 74 Academic Year 22 - Piano Performance 80 Catalog Year 22 - Vocal Performance 86 Course Credit 23 - Music Producing & Recording 92 Student Records 24 - Composing For Visual Media 98 - Songwriting 104 ACADEMIC POLICIES 28 - Music Business 110 Course Codes & Descriptions 115 Choice of Catalog 29 - Music Composition 115 Elective & Prerequisite Course 29 - General Education 123 2018-2019 CATALOG Change of Program 29 - Music Industry 126 Student Status 29 - Music Performance 135 Leave of Absence 32 - Music Production 168 Withdrawal & Admin Withdrawal 33 Attendance & Tardiness 33 Standards for Student Achievement 34 ABOUT LACM HISTORY The Los Angeles College of Music (LACM), was founded in 1996 as The Los Angeles Music Academy (LAMA). The school initially offered certificates in Drum, Bass, and Guitar performance. These programs were created by founding department heads: Frank Gambale, Guitar Department; Ed Lucie, Bass Department; and Ralph Humphrey & Joe Porcaro, Drum Department. Vocal and Music Producing & Recording programs soon followed. The backbone of the curriculum has always been providing students with the skills necessary to compete in the commercial music industry. Classes were originally held in what we know today as the “South Building” at 370 S Fair Oaks Avenue. Even before our occupancy, the building had long been considered to be an educational landmark. Built in the 1940s, first occupants consisted of pre JPL scientists that were learning to build satellites as part of the Space Race. In 1969, the press conference announcing the Moon Shot was televised from an office in the South Building. In 2013 the school expanded into the “Union Garage”, at 300 S Fair Oaks Ave., the “North Building” which now hosts performances, recordings, graduation commencements, and more. In the years prior to LACM’s acquisition, Maserati also occupied the space. Affectionately we have named the Garage Performance Venue to commemorate the building’s footprint in the community—signage from the original business still decorates the exterior walls. The “North Building” is included in the list of historical landmarks of Pasadena. In 2014 LAMA changed its name to the Los Angeles College of Music, soon thereafter adding Music Business, Songwriting, Composing for Visual Media, Brass & Woodwind and Piano performance programs. Today LACM is a leader in music education offering 10 nationally accredited programs at the bachelor level (National Association of Schools of Music). The Faculty and Staff are proud of how far LACM has come as an institution for higher education in music. We are excited to see where the future of contemporary music takes us. About LACM | 5 ACCREDITATION DIVERSITY STATEMENT The Los Angeles College of Music is nationally accredited The faculty and staff of Los Angeles College of Music by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) (LACM) strive to provide an educational experience free since November 1, 2003. from discrimination based upon but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious Licensure by the State of California affiliation. Therefore, LACM will provide reasonable accommodations for students, faculty, and staff to help The Los Angeles College of Music is a private institution develop, maintain, practice, and celebrate individuality. licensed to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog CONTACT INFORMATION that have not been satisfactorily answered by the Phone Number: institution may be directed to: 626.568.8850 Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education North Building: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 300 S Fair Oaks Ave Sacramento, CA 95833 Pasadena CA 91105 www.bppe.ca.gov (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897 Administration in North Building Business Hours: 8am – 5pm As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance South Building: Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing 370 S Fair Oaks Ave an enrollment agreement Pasadena CA 91105 A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private LACM DEPARTMENTS Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by Admissions completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet Web site www.bppe.ca.gov Email: [email protected] Website: www.lacm.edu/apply Website: www.bppe.ca.gov LACM: BPPE LACM Direct Link Housing & Roommate Connection Email: [email protected] Annual Report: Report Year 2016 Website: www.lacm.edu/housing Phone Number: (916) 431-6959 Student Services Toll Free: (888) 370-7589 Fax Number: (916) 263-1897 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lacm.edu/student-services Any questions regarding the Student Catalog, Student Handbook, School Performance Fact Sheet, the College’s International Enrollment & Student Services Enrollment Agreement, or our Annual report can be Email: [email protected] directed to LACM at [email protected] or 626-568-8850 Website: www.lacm.edu/international-student-services 2018-2019 CATALOG Visit our Consumer Documents page for more info. Career Services Email: [email protected] Website: www.lacm.edu/career Registrar Email: [email protected] 6 | About LACM Scholarship & Financial Aid Email: [email protected] Website: www.lacm.edu/financial-aid Student Billing Services Email: [email protected] Website: www.lacm.edu/tuition-fees Facilities Email: [email protected] LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF MUSIC CAMPUS: USE, SAFETY & SECURITY CAMPUS & TECHNOLOGY USE FACILITIES CAMPUS MAP - LACM NORTH CAMPUS MAP - LACM SOUTH CAMPUS SECURITY GUESTS & VISITING CAMPUS TITLE IX DRUG & ALCOHOL USE PET POLICY Facilities [email protected] 8 | Campus: Use, Safety & Security The Garage Computer Lab (301) and South Campus Computer Labs (103 and 105) are outfitted with a CAMPUS & TECHNOLOGY USE combined 41 iMacs, MIDI controllers and/or 88 key All LACM campus facilities and technology resources Yamaha keyboards, Ableton Push controllers and a are to be utilized for the express purpose of supporting projector for instructor demonstrations. The computer the academic coursework and artistic development of labs all have Pro Tools, Logic X, Ableton Live, Sibelius, East each musician in the LACM Community. This includes all West Symphonic Orchestra Library, Native Instruments current students, alumni, and faculty. The LACM campus Komplete 10 Ultimate, and plug-ins by Avid, Celemony, buildings, studios, classrooms, offices, rehearsal rooms, iZotope, Blue Cat Audio, and Tokyo Dawn Labs. One and common areas are to be utilized for designated and additional computer lab houses 20 iMacs with Sibelius sanctioned purposes only. The LACM Code of Conduct music notation software and 88 key Yamaha keyboards. must be adhered to at all times, and any breach of these regulations may result in loss of use