Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Music Department classrooms are equipped with audio and video technology, 14 practice rooms with pianos and sound systems, two piano labs, a large instrumental rehearsal hall, a choral rehearsal room, and three concert venues.
•The Music Commons library holds more than 10,000 items of performance-oriented music scores, sound recordings, and videos, with PC-based listening stations and practice facilities.
•Five Areas of Emphasis let students concentrate in Vocal, Instrumental Music, Keyboard, Commercial Music, or General Music study.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Ensembles include orchestra, concert band, jazz band, small ensembles, chorale, concert choir, community choir, and women's choir — plus the Applied Music program for advanced performance study.
•Students perform at the Center for the Arts in the Marsee Auditorium, Campus Theatre, and Robert Haag Recital Hall, which hosts nationally and internationally acclaimed artists for master classes and concerts.
•Faculty are accomplished working professionals in the Los Angeles music scene.
University AppApplication
Apply
Deadline
Rolling
APPLICATION
•Apply to El Camino College through the school's online application at elcamino.edu/apply.php — there is no separate music application or admission audition.
•Any applicant 18+ or who has a high school diploma (or equivalent) qualifies for admission under California community college open-admission rules.
•SAT and ACT scores are not considered for admission or scholarships.
DEGREE PATHWAY
•El Camino offers the Music Associate of Arts (AA) Degree with five Areas of Emphasis: Vocal, Instrumental Music, Keyboard, Commercial Music, and General Music.
•The AA typically takes two years; the department also offers standalone certificates in Commercial Music, Piano Teaching, and Professional Organist for students focused on specific career paths.
•The AA meets transfer requirements for students continuing on to a bachelor's degree in music at another school.
TIMING
•The music department does not post a separate application deadline; students follow the college's rolling admission and registration timelines.
ADMISSION
•No audition, portfolio review, or interview is required for admission to the music program.
•Students enter through El Camino's college-wide open-admission process and begin music coursework at the level appropriate to their experience.
AFTER ENROLLMENT
•An audition is required for admission into the Applied Music program (the department's advanced performance study track), held after students have enrolled at the college.
•Ensemble placements and studio lesson assignments are determined through departmental auditions each term.
Program info updated 12h ago
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Music Department classrooms are equipped with audio and video technology, 14 practice rooms with pianos and sound systems, two piano labs, a large instrumental rehearsal hall, a choral rehearsal room, and three concert venues.
•The Music Commons library holds more than 10,000 items of performance-oriented music scores, sound recordings, and videos, with PC-based listening stations and practice facilities.
•Five Areas of Emphasis let students concentrate in Vocal, Instrumental Music, Keyboard, Commercial Music, or General Music study.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Ensembles include orchestra, concert band, jazz band, small ensembles, chorale, concert choir, community choir, and women's choir — plus the Applied Music program for advanced performance study.
•Students perform at the Center for the Arts in the Marsee Auditorium, Campus Theatre, and Robert Haag Recital Hall, which hosts nationally and internationally acclaimed artists for master classes and concerts.
•Faculty are accomplished working professionals in the Los Angeles music scene.
Updated 12h ago
Academic School Information
39%
Grad Rate
19,210
Enrollment
$41,589
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$1,144
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,630
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$5,968
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$4,319
Family Income $30k - $48k$5,149
Family Income $48k - $75k$8,298
Family Income $75k - $110k$11,546
Family Income $110k+$12,869
