Program Recognition
•NASM-accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
•Official program page describes Anoka-Ramsey as Minnesota's largest community college music program
Training & Productions
•Four semesters of private brass applied lessons with faculty mentorship
•Music Building includes rehearsal rooms, practice rooms, recording studio, and dual piano/Mac lab
•Ensemble options include Concert Choir, Concert Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers, Rock and Pop Band, Musical Theatre Ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles
•Complete core coursework in music theory, aural skills, keyboard skills, music history, and music technology
Degree Flexibility
•AFA Music prepares students for music performance, teaching, entrepreneurship, or transfer to a four-year college as a junior
•Applied lessons, performance hour, and recital work stay focused on the student's primary instrument
•Music-specific scholarships are available through the foundation
