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Hartnell College

Salinas, CA

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Admissions

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Training

Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

Full piano proficiency sequence from beginning through advanced

Electronic music and audio recording coursework (MUS-42)

Applied music options in voice (MUS-10) or instrument (MUS-11)

Performance & Productions

Hartnell College Choir, Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Orchestra

Student-community orchestra and chorus open to all students

Ensemble participation fulfills degree requirements

Professional Development

Prepares for careers in music education, performance, composition, conducting, and sound engineering

Foundation for transfer to four-year music programs

Certificate of Achievement also available for focused skill development

School Info

Snapshot

40%

Grad Rate

9.5K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,404

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,374

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,914

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,039

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · hartnell.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

Full piano proficiency sequence from beginning through advanced

Electronic music and audio recording coursework (MUS-42)

Applied music options in voice (MUS-10) or instrument (MUS-11)

Performance & Productions

Hartnell College Choir, Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Orchestra

Student-community orchestra and chorus open to all students

Ensemble participation fulfills degree requirements

Professional Development

Prepares for careers in music education, performance, composition, conducting, and sound engineering

Foundation for transfer to four-year music programs

Certificate of Achievement also available for focused skill development

Program Highlights

Training

Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

Full piano proficiency sequence from beginning through advanced

Electronic music and audio recording coursework (MUS-42)

Applied music options in voice (MUS-10) or instrument (MUS-11)

Performance & Productions

Hartnell College Choir, Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Orchestra

Student-community orchestra and chorus open to all students

Ensemble participation fulfills degree requirements

Professional Development

Prepares for careers in music education, performance, composition, conducting, and sound engineering

Foundation for transfer to four-year music programs

Certificate of Achievement also available for focused skill development

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Enrollment

Rolling admission with no application deadline

Free application via OpenCCC Apply

Fall and spring enrollment available

Program Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA required

Must earn a "C" or better in all major courses

Complete HCCD general education requirements

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 admission community college

No audition or interview required for program admission

Students choose between Applied Music (MUS-10) for voice or Applied Music-Instrumental (MUS-11)

Contact: bdegrandis@hartnell.edu or 831-755-6916

School Info

Snapshot

40%

Grad Rate

9.5K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,404

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,374

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,914

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,039

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · hartnell.edu College Scorecard

Training

Four-semester music theory and musicianship sequence

Full piano proficiency sequence from beginning through advanced

Electronic music and audio recording coursework (MUS-42)

Applied music options in voice (MUS-10) or instrument (MUS-11)

Performance & Productions

Hartnell College Choir, Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Orchestra

Student-community orchestra and chorus open to all students

Ensemble participation fulfills degree requirements

Professional Development

Prepares for careers in music education, performance, composition, conducting, and sound engineering

Foundation for transfer to four-year music programs

Certificate of Achievement also available for focused skill development

Updated Aug 27, 9:54 PM