2020-2021 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 Academic Year 2020-2021: October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021. Additions and changes to the Catalog made during the year can be found at www.lacm.edu/catalog. CATALOG CHANGE PAGE UPDATE DATE Updated Placement Policy 17 02/06/2020 Added Note to Attendance 33 02/06/2020 Updated Add/Drop Registration Policy 21 06/09/2020 Added Add/Drop Refund Policy 39 06/09/2020 Updated LACM Scholarships & Grants 38 06/09/2020 Added Student Health Insurance Policy 15 08/13/2020 Updated Title IX, Know Your Rights 11 09/09/2020 Updated Grievance Policy 47 09/09/2020 Added Student Services Cancel. Policy 54 12/10/2020 Edited Student Living 54 12/10/2020 COURSE CATALOG 2O20-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT 2 TUITION & FINANCIAL AID POLICIES ABOUT LACM 4 Tuition & Fees 36 History 4 Paying Tuition & Fees 37 Accreditation 5 Financial Aid 37 Diversity Statement 5 Veterans’ Benefits 38 Contact Information 5 Grant & Scholarships 40 LACM Departments 5 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 40 Accuracy of Information 6 Refund Policy 41 Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) 41 CAMPUS USE, SAFETY & SECURITY 7 41 Campus & Technology Use 8 STUDENT CONDUCT & RIGHTS Facilities 8 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) 43 Campus Map - LACM North 9 Student Conduct & Accountability 44 Campus Map - LACM South 10 Cancellation, Withdrawal & Refund Policies 45 Campus Security 11 Grievance Policies 46 Guests & Visiting Campus 11 Media Release 47 Title IX 11 Student Original Work 47 Drug & Alcohol Use 13 47 Pet Policy 14 STUDENT SERVICES 15 Health Insurance Policy Student Life & Engagement 49 Academic Advising 50 ADMISSION POLICIES 16 Career Services 50 Entrance Requirements 17 Career & Learning Resource Center 50 Audition Requirements 17 Student Employment Opportunities 50 Transcripts 19 Student Support Services 51 Placement 19 International Student Services 52 English Proficiency 19 Alumni & Post Graduation Services 52 Transfer Students 19 Student Living 54 Enrollment 21 54 Orientation 21 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Academic Degrees 55 REGISTRAR POLICIES 22 Degree Levels 56 Registration 23 Faculty Qualifications 57 Add/Drop 23 Majors & Pacings 57 Audit 23 - Bass Performance 58 Repeating a Course 23 - Brass & Woodwind Performance 60 Academic Calendar & Deadlines 24 - Drum Performance 66 Academic Year 24 - Guitar Performance 72 Catalog Year 24 - Piano Performance 78 Course Credit 25 - Vocal Performance 84 Student Records 25 - Music Producing & Recording 90 - Composing For Visual Media 96 ACADEMIC POLICIES 30 - Songwriting 102 - Music Business 108 31 2020-2021 CATALOG Choice of Catalog 114 31 Course Codes & Descriptions Elective & Prerequisite Course 119 31 - Music Composition Change of Program 119 31 - General Education Student Status 127 33 - Music Industry Withdrawal & Admin Withdrawal 130 34 - Music Performance Readmission 139 35 - Music Production Attendance & Tardiness 172 Standards for Student Achievement 35 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 2020-2021 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] ACCURACY OF INFORMATION This Catalog applies to the Academic Year 2020-2021: October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021. Additions and changes to the Catalog made during the year can be found at www.lacm.edu/catalog. Los Angeles College of Music does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec 1101 et seq.) 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