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Las Positas College

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

Common lower-division core in music theory/musicianship, piano, applied lessons, ensembles, and music electives

Designed for students preparing for transfer or building a foundation in performance, composition, theory, music technology, business, or education

Applied one-on-one lessons are available in voice, composition, piano, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and related areas

Performance & Production

Ensemble options include choirs, vocal jazz, jazz ensemble, jazz combos, chamber orchestra, instrumental chamber music, and improvisation lab

Students perform, compose, produce, and participate in on-campus and community events throughout the semester

The Hawks Nest recording studio supports student recording and production work

Facilities & Transfer

All-Steinway School with a Steinway Spirio recording/editing piano

New recording studio and keyboard lab scheduled to open in Spring 2027

LPC music alumni have transferred to UCLA, the New School, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton, CSUN, Berklee, and other music programs

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

7.3K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,330

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,690

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,706

Before aid

Average net price

$5,377

After aid

Budget · laspositascollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 13h ago

Program Highlights

Training

Common lower-division core in music theory/musicianship, piano, applied lessons, ensembles, and music electives

Designed for students preparing for transfer or building a foundation in performance, composition, theory, music technology, business, or education

Applied one-on-one lessons are available in voice, composition, piano, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and related areas

Performance & Production

Ensemble options include choirs, vocal jazz, jazz ensemble, jazz combos, chamber orchestra, instrumental chamber music, and improvisation lab

Students perform, compose, produce, and participate in on-campus and community events throughout the semester

The Hawks Nest recording studio supports student recording and production work

Facilities & Transfer

All-Steinway School with a Steinway Spirio recording/editing piano

New recording studio and keyboard lab scheduled to open in Spring 2027

LPC music alumni have transferred to UCLA, the New School, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton, CSUN, Berklee, and other music programs

Program Highlights

Training

Common lower-division core in music theory/musicianship, piano, applied lessons, ensembles, and music electives

Designed for students preparing for transfer or building a foundation in performance, composition, theory, music technology, business, or education

Applied one-on-one lessons are available in voice, composition, piano, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and related areas

Performance & Production

Ensemble options include choirs, vocal jazz, jazz ensemble, jazz combos, chamber orchestra, instrumental chamber music, and improvisation lab

Students perform, compose, produce, and participate in on-campus and community events throughout the semester

The Hawks Nest recording studio supports student recording and production work

Facilities & Transfer

All-Steinway School with a Steinway Spirio recording/editing piano

New recording studio and keyboard lab scheduled to open in Spring 2027

LPC music alumni have transferred to UCLA, the New School, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton, CSUN, Berklee, and other music programs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

International Fee

$100

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Audition

Applied Lessons audition (post-enrollment gate)Aug 28, 2026

Applied Lessons · laspositascollege.edu

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

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Good to Know

Enrollment

Fall and spring enrollment available through open community college admission

Students apply through LPC Admissions & Records / CCCApply and plan with music faculty or counselors

The AA is designed for transfer preparation and for students building a broad lower-division music foundation

Course Planning

MUS 38 Applied Lessons must be taken four times for the degree

Applied Lessons require concurrent enrollment in music theory/musicianship and a performing ensemble

Credit for prior learning is available for selected theory, piano, and piano-teaching courses

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

Admission Process

Open enrollment community college degree with no admission audition or prescreen

Apply and enroll through LPC Admissions & Records / CCCApply

Summer and Fall 2026 registration is open on the Music Department page

Post-Enrollment Gate

The degree requires four semesters of MUS 38 Applied Lessons

New students audition for a spot in the Applied Program after enrolling in the required theory/musicianship and performing-ensemble courses

An add code for MUS 38 is emailed pending a successful audition

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

LPC Foundation and Performing Arts scholarships are available; applications generally open every spring and are due by early March

The Mertes Memorial Performing Arts Transfer Scholarship is open to students pursuing theater, dance, or music and transferring to an accredited four-year institution

Awards can cover up to the full cost of attendance, up to $15,000, at the transfer institution

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

53%

Enrollment

7.3K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,330

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,690

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,706

Before aid

Average net price

$5,377

After aid

Budget · laspositascollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Common lower-division core in music theory/musicianship, piano, applied lessons, ensembles, and music electives

Designed for students preparing for transfer or building a foundation in performance, composition, theory, music technology, business, or education

Applied one-on-one lessons are available in voice, composition, piano, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and related areas

Performance & Production

Ensemble options include choirs, vocal jazz, jazz ensemble, jazz combos, chamber orchestra, instrumental chamber music, and improvisation lab

Students perform, compose, produce, and participate in on-campus and community events throughout the semester

The Hawks Nest recording studio supports student recording and production work

Facilities & Transfer

All-Steinway School with a Steinway Spirio recording/editing piano

New recording studio and keyboard lab scheduled to open in Spring 2027

LPC music alumni have transferred to UCLA, the New School, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton, CSUN, Berklee, and other music programs

Updated 13h ago