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Program Highlights
Music is a form of universal language and creative expression. Learn, participate in ensembles and experience the joy of creating music.
- Develop skills in collegiate music study, personal music development and composing.
- Start here at ÂÌñÉç by earning an associate degree that transfers to a four-year college for completion of a bachelor’s degree.
- Skills learned can be used in a variety of career areas: music education, performer, music therapy, composer, music director, arts manager, music software developer, sound technician, voice actor and theatre performance.
Degrees & Certs
ÂÌñÉç offers the following programs. Learn more about the courses for each program.
The Music-Associate in Arts program is designed primarily for students who intend to enter the teaching or performing fields in either vocal or instrumental music.
The Music Performance-Associate in Fine Arts program is primarily designed for students who plan to enter teaching or one of the professional fields or who plan to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
ÂÌñÉç has a partnership agreement for music business with Western Illinois University.
Cost
Music (MUS) classes have standard tuition rates. For the 2024-2025 academic year (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025), these classes have an in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. Private applied music classes (MUS 131, 132, 133, 231, 232 and 233) have a private applied music fee of $250 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.
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