Music Performance

Students should meet with the department head to schedule an audition.  The audition requires evidence of proficiency as a performer or composer: preparation, technical facility, expressiveness in performance or compositional arranging, musical sensitivity and familiarity with a variety of repertoire. All students must also complete a music theory placement exam. Students who do not pass the theory placement exam are required to take MUS 100: Music Reading, and pass the course with a “C" or better, before enrolling in MUS 116: Theory I.

Note: Students studying piano as their primary instrument are not required to complete MUS 101 & 102. Students studying voice as their primary instrument must complete at least two of the four required ensembles in vocal ensemble.

To qualify for the A.A. degree, a student must complete 62-64 credits, depending upon their concentration, and attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) and a minimum of "C" in all Music courses.

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

The Music Performance curriculum gives students a thorough academic and applied preparation in music combined with a liberal arts background. The curriculum is a transfer program structured to be compatible with the first two years of music curricula leading to the Bachelor of Music Performance degree offered at most undergraduate colleges. Additionally, an A.A.S. degree in Sound Recording and Music Technology is offered.

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate sufficient command of their major performing medium and secondary areas (see below) to successfully prepare for an audition for a four-year music baccalaureate program.
• Demonstrate basic musicianship and knowledge of the theoretical, historical and technological backgrounds needed to understand how music is created, understood and performed.
• Apply background in the areas listed above so as to intelligently focus their musical work in additional areas beyond performance such as: historical research, composition/arranging, education and production.