How to Get Started
To get started in the Commercial Music program, complete the admissions process at Cedar Valley College. When you meet with an academic advisor, mention your interest in the Commercial Music program so he or she can help you determine which courses you should take.
If you are planning to earn an associate degree or certificate, please note that you must complete 25 percent of your degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $117 per three-hour class — that’s $39 per credit hour, or less than $500 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours. Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
Our catalog provides detailed information about the courses we offer and the courses required for the following associate degrees and certificates:
Related Programs at DCCCD
Commercial Music is a technical program unique to Cedar Valley College in the Dallas County Community College District. However, each of our other six colleges has a music department offering credit classes:
Developing Skills for Success
Cedar Valley’s comprehensive Commercial Music program offers numerous opportunities for students to perform and to participate in musical production and recording technology, including:
Faculty Profiles
Our Commercial Music faculty members are all professional musicians with a wealth of performing experience in addition to their credentials as educators, so they have an intimate working knowledge of the music world.
Our instructors work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed in school and in your career. See profiles of some of our Commercial Music faculty.
Transferring From DCCCD
The Commercial Music program is designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
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If you have questions about the Commercial Music program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.