2020-2021 COURSE CATALOG LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF MUSIC COURSE CATALOG 2O20-2021 MISSION STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS LACM is an incubator for limitless creativity, discovery MISSION STATEMENT 2 TUITION & FINANCIAL AID POLICIES 34 based music education connecting innovative curriculum ABOUT LACM 4 Tuition & Fees 35 & industry relationships. History 4 Paying Tuition & Fees 35 Accreditation 5 Financial Aid 36 Diversity Statement 5 Veterans’ Benefits 38 Contact Information 5 Grant & Scholarships 38 LACM Departments 5 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 39 “Since 1996, LACM has played a role in harnessing talent of Accuracy of Information 6 Refund Policy 39 over 1,000 graduates to effectively transform musicians into Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) 39 innovative entertainment professionals with the tenacity, skills and artistry to succeed in a competitive music industry.” CAMPUS USE, SAFETY & SECURITY 7 Campus & Technology Use 8 STUDENT CONDUCT & RIGHTS 41 Dave Pozzi Facilities 8 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) 42 Faculty Member Campus Map - LACM North 9 Student Conduct & Accountability 43 Campus Map - LACM South 9 Cancellation, Withdrawal & Refund Policies 44 Campus Security 10 Grievance Policies 45 Guests & Visiting Campus 10 Media Release 45 Title IX 10 Student Original Work 45 Drug & Alcohol Use 12 Pet Policy 13 STUDENT SERVICES 47 Student Life & Engagement 48 ADMISSION POLICIES 14 Academic Advising 48 Entrance Requirements 15 Career Services 48 Audition Requirements 15 Career & Learning Resource Center 49 Transcripts 17 Student Employment Opportunities 49 Placement 17 Student Support Services 50 English Proficiency 17 International Student Services 50 Transfer Students 17 Alumni & Post Graduation Services 52 Enrollment 18 Student Living 52 Orientation 19 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 53 REGISTRAR POLICIES 20 Academic Degrees 54 Registration 21 Degree Levels 55 Add/Drop 21 Faculty Qualifications 55 Audit 21 Majors & Pacings 56 Repeating a Course 21 - Bass Performance 58 Academic Calendar & Deadlines 21 - Brass & Woodwind Performance 64 Academic Year 22 - Drum Performance 70 Catalog Year 22 - Guitar Performance 76 Course Credit 23 - Piano Performance 82 Student Records 24 - Vocal Performance 88 - Music Producing & Recording 94 ACADEMIC POLICIES 28 - Composing For Visual Media 100 - Songwriting 106 Choice of Catalog 29 - Music Business 112 Elective & Prerequisite Course 29 2020-2021 CATALOG This Catalog applies to the Academic Year 2020-2021: Course Codes & Descriptions 117 Change of Program 29 October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021. Additions and - Music Composition 117 Student Status 29 changes to the Catalog made during the year can be found - General Education 125 Withdrawal & Admin Withdrawal 32 at www.lacm.edu/catalog. - Music Industry 128 Readmission 32 - Music Performance 137 Attendance & Tardiness 33 CATALOG CHANGE PAGE UPDATE DATE - Music Production 170 Standards for Student Achievement 33 N/A N/A N/A About LACM | 5 ABOUT LACM HISTORY ACCREDITATION DIVERSITY STATEMENT The Los Angeles College of Music (LACM), was founded The Los Angeles College of Music is nationally accredited The faculty and staff of Los Angeles College of Music in 1996 as The Los Angeles Music Academy (LAMA). The by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) (LACM) strive to provide an educational experience free school initially offered certificates in Drum, Bass, and since November 1, 2003. from discrimination based upon but not limited to culture, Guitar performance. These programs were created by ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious founding department heads: Frank Gambale, Guitar Licensure by the State of California affiliation. Therefore, LACM will provide reasonable Department; Ed Lucie, Bass Department; and Ralph accommodations for students, faculty, and staff to help The Los Angeles College of Music is a private institution Humphrey & Joe Porcaro, Drum Department. Vocal and develop, maintain, practice, and celebrate individuality. licensed to operate by the Bureau for Private Music Producing & Recording programs soon followed. Postsecondary Education (BPPE). The backbone of the curriculum has always been providing students with the skills necessary to compete in the Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog CONTACT INFORMATION commercial music industry. that have not been satisfactorily answered by the Phone Number: institution may be directed to: Classes were originally held in what we know today as the 626.568.8850 “South Building” at 370 S Fair Oaks Avenue. Even before our occupancy, the building had long been considered Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education North Building: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 to be an educational landmark. Built in the 1940s, first 300 S Fair Oaks Ave Sacramento, CA 95833 occupants consisted of pre JPL scientists that were Pasadena CA 91105 learning to build satellites as part of the Space Race. In www.bppe.ca.gov (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897 1969, the press conference announcing the Moon Shot Administration in North Building was televised from an office in the South Building. Business Hours: 8am – 5pm As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review In 2013 the school expanded into the “Union Garage”, at this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You South Building: 300 S Fair Oaks Ave., the “North Building” which now hosts are also encouraged to review the School Performance performances, recordings, graduation commencements, Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing 370 S Fair Oaks Ave and more. In the years prior to LACM’s acquisition, an enrollment agreement Pasadena CA 91105 Maserati also occupied the space. Affectionately we have named the Garage Performance Venue to commemorate A student or any member of the public may file a the building’s footprint in the community—signage from complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private LACM DEPARTMENTS Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by the original business still decorates the exterior walls. Admissions The “North Building” is included in the list of historical completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet Web site www.bppe.ca.gov Email: [email protected] landmarks of Pasadena. Website: www.lacm.edu/apply In 2014 LAMA changed its name to the Los Angeles Website: www.bppe.ca.gov College of Music, soon thereafter adding Music Business, LACM: BPPE LACM Direct Link Housing & Roommate Connection Songwriting, Composing for Visual Media, Brass & Email: [email protected] Woodwind and Piano performance programs. Today Annual Report: Report Year 2016 Website: www.lacm.edu/housing LACM is a leader in music education offering 10 nationally Phone Number: (916) 431-6959 accredited programs at the bachelor level (National Student Services Association of Schools of Music). Toll Free: (888) 370-7589 Fax Number: (916) 263-1897 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lacm.edu/student-services The Faculty and Staff are proud of how far LACM has come as an institution for higher education in music. We are Any questions regarding the Student Catalog, Student excited to see where the future of contemporary music Handbook, School Performance Fact Sheet, the College’s International Enrollment & Student Services takes us. 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 CAMPUS: USE, Scholarship & Financial Aid Email: [email protected] SAFETY & SECURITY Website: www.lacm.edu/financial-aid Student Billing Services CAMPUS & TECHNOLOGY USE Email: [email protected] FACILITIES Website: www.lacm.edu/tuition-fees CAMPUS MAP - LACM NORTH Facilities CAMPUS MAP - LACM SOUTH Email: [email protected] CAMPUS SECURITY GUESTS & VISITING CAMPUS ACCURACY OF INFORMATION TITLE IX This Catalog applies to the Academic Year 2020-2021: October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021. Additions and DRUG & ALCOHOL USE changes to the Catalog made during the year can be found PET POLICY 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 Facilities possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed [email protected] 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 8 | Campus: Use, Safety & Security Campus: Use, Safety & Security | 9 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 CAMPUS MAP - LACM NORTH 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,