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American River College

Sacramento, CA

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Guitarist/Pianist/Composer

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Guitarist/pianist/composer variant of ARC's AA Music degree (34 units in the major)

Four semesters of Music Theory and Musicianship plus Music History and Literature surveys

Applied Music sequence supports individual instrumental, keyboard, and composition work

Performance & Productions

Complete 8 units from large ensemble options including Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, or Chamber Singers

Recommended Beginning Piano supports keyboard preparation for transfer

Degree Flexibility

Local AA prepares students for BA/BM transfer options and careers in performance, composition, education, and music organizations

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

25.6K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,332

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$12,616

Before aid

Average net price

$7,999

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · arc.losrios.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:25 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Guitarist/pianist/composer variant of ARC's AA Music degree (34 units in the major)

Four semesters of Music Theory and Musicianship plus Music History and Literature surveys

Applied Music sequence supports individual instrumental, keyboard, and composition work

Performance & Productions

Complete 8 units from large ensemble options including Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, or Chamber Singers

Recommended Beginning Piano supports keyboard preparation for transfer

Degree Flexibility

Local AA prepares students for BA/BM transfer options and careers in performance, composition, education, and music organizations

Program Highlights

Training

Guitarist/pianist/composer variant of ARC's AA Music degree (34 units in the major)

Four semesters of Music Theory and Musicianship plus Music History and Literature surveys

Applied Music sequence supports individual instrumental, keyboard, and composition work

Performance & Productions

Complete 8 units from large ensemble options including Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, or Chamber Singers

Recommended Beginning Piano supports keyboard preparation for transfer

Degree Flexibility

Local AA prepares students for BA/BM transfer options and careers in performance, composition, education, and music organizations

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Feb 1, 2026

Deadline

Fall Application DeadlineDec 18, 2026

Fall 2026 Academic Calendar · arc.losrios.edu

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Application Logistics

Apply via OpenCCC Apply - no application fee

Rolling admissions

Admission Pathway

Guitarist/Pianist/Composer variant of ARC's AA Music degree (34 units in the major)

Sequence supports instrumental, keyboard, and composition-oriented transfer planning

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open enrollment - no audition or interview required for program admission

Course Placement

Some ensemble and applied-performance courses use course-level auditions or enrollment limitations after enrollment; these are not admissions gates

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

37%

Enrollment

25.6K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,332

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$12,616

Before aid

Average net price

$7,999

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · arc.losrios.edu College Scorecard

Training

Guitarist/pianist/composer variant of ARC's AA Music degree (34 units in the major)

Four semesters of Music Theory and Musicianship plus Music History and Literature surveys

Applied Music sequence supports individual instrumental, keyboard, and composition work

Performance & Productions

Complete 8 units from large ensemble options including Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, or Chamber Singers

Recommended Beginning Piano supports keyboard preparation for transfer

Degree Flexibility

Local AA prepares students for BA/BM transfer options and careers in performance, composition, education, and music organizations

Updated Aug 27, 9:25 PM